The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the study's conclusions, as seen in posts stating, 'Autistic females report higher camouflaging' and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these differences, which demonstrates both interest and engagement. The use of phrases like 'illuminating study' and references to specific research tools show a genuine interest and moderate depth in understanding the subject, although the impact on broader societal awareness remains cautious.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions align with the article's findings that autistic females tend to camouflage more than males, with some posts emphasizing the significance of these gender differences.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions show high interest, as many posts reference the study and share related research, indicating engagement with the topic's relevance.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants show moderate engagement by referencing specific tools used in the study and discussing broader implications, though some posts remain superficial.
ImpactModerate impact
While the discussions highlight the importance of understanding gender differences in camouflaging, they don't suggest the findings have widespread societal impact yet, hence a moderate score.
Abstract in brief
Autistic females tend to use more camouflaging strategies to hide their traits during social interactions compared to autistic males, with this difference not observed in nonautistic adults.
The study found that autistic females scored higher on two of three camouflaging subscales, specifically Masking and Assimilation, but there were no gender differences among nonautistic people or nonbinary individuals.
Overall, the results support previous findings that autistic females camouflage more than males and show that gender differences in camouflaging are specific to autism, with no such differences in nonautistic adults.
"autistic women camouflage their autistic traits to a greater degree than autistic men" but "autistic men & non-binary individuals also camouflage their autism at high levels"? https://t.co/aze0tkK9Kf self-report (BAPQ & CATS-Q) survey
Autistic men and women both camouflage their autistic traits, but women use a wider range of strategies. https://t.co/lUwFxcgCgh
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B. Masking & Camouflaging (self-report findings)
Hull et al., 2020 — Autistic females report higher camouflaging than males, using the CAT‑Q tool. https://t.co/ijBOIfpqQj
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Dr. Kevin Stoddart
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Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults - Laura Hull, Meng-Chuan Lai, Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Allison, Paula Smith, K V Petrides, William Mandy, 2019 https://t.co/zbQkQp4JcC
@journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camouflaging compared to autistic males. Yet autistic men and non-binary people do camouflage, which is also important to consider. https://t.co/kuzVaP3NHM https://t.co/uV0KKfl7Di
Aug 6, 2019 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 10,522 followersView post →
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José Ignacio Leyda
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Diferencias de género en el uso de estrategias para compensar y enmascarar las características del #autismo durante las interacciones sociales en adultos sin y con #autismo https://t.co/Oz3JD4RKvR
This video discusses health issues linked to autistic masking, highlighting risks of ongoing concealment and strategies to unmask. It also covers gender differences in camouflaging behaviors among autistic adults…
Autistic communication differs from nonautistic styles, affecting social interactions. This video explores why small talk can be challenging, especially for high masking autistic adults, supported by research and lived…
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B. Masking & Camouflaging (self-report findings)
Hull et al., 2020 — Autistic females report higher cam…
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Based Neanderthal
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RT @IntegralAnswers: 8/ References
B. Masking & Camouflaging (self-report findings)
Hull et al., 2020 — Autistic females report higher cam…
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8/ References
B. Masking & Camouflaging (self-report findings)
Hull et al., 2020 — Autistic females report higher camouflaging than males, using the CAT‑Q tool. https://t.co/ijBOIfpqQj
Aug 28, 2025 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 8,497 followersView post →
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FoxgloveSong
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@ibalancetheface @itscooldani @Dominik_S_D @awesomebrandi I found some studies and an article!
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RT @SAGEeducation: This illuminating study in Autism journal examines gender differences in social camoflauging - the act of compensating f…
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Sage Education
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This illuminating study in Autism journal examines gender differences in social camoflauging - the act of compensating for or hiding autistic characteristics in social situations https://t.co/jJH3mCs05z
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RT @RedpathCentre: Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults - Laura Hull, Meng-Chuan Lai, Simon…
原著論文はOA.ありがたや.共著者にコーエン先生の名前も.
LivingstonとHappéからの引用が多い.日本でも誰か偉い先生に概説書いてもらえば,多くの人に読んでもらえるんだが
Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults
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@ish_vanilla @ucl @AutisticaUK Participants may wish to discuss dx as one of the barriers, although we try not to ask leading questions. Previous studies that informed this one include https://t.co/1hEtV5eK65 , https://t.co/Geup9DHYiY , https://t.co/jKupY9Y7Nu , https://t.co/bI7VTsAfDm among several others
RT @CRAE_IOE: @journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camoufl…
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James Lawton
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RT @CRAE_IOE: @journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camoufl…
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RT @CRAE_IOE: @journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camoufl…
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Will Mandy
@WillClinPsy · X
RT @CRAE_IOE: @journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camoufl…
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@journalautism published a study by @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy & co, showing that #autistic females report more social camouflaging compared to autistic males. Yet autistic men and non-binary people do camouflage, which is also important to consider. https://t.co/kuzVaP3NHM https://t.co/uV0KKfl7Di
Aug 6, 2019 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 10,522 followersView post →
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Family 2 Family MI
@F2Fmichigan · X
RT @Spectrum: Autistic men and women both camouflage their autistic traits, but women use a wider range of strategies. https://t.co/lUwFxcg…
Autistic men and women both camouflage their autistic traits, but women use a wider range of strategies. https://t.co/lUwFxcgCgh
Aug 2, 2019 · 16 likes · 9 shares · 30,855 followersView post →
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Autism Journal
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ICYMI: Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults
From @lauralhull, @WillClinPsy, @mengchuanlai, @sbaroncohen and co
https://t.co/maL22gIRVK cc @SAGEpsychology
Free to view for a limited time: Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults by @lauralhull @mengchuanlai @sbaroncohen @WillClinPsy and others https://t.co/cC0niPnl4W cc @SAGEpsychology
Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults - Laura Hull, Meng-Chuan Lai, Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Allison, Paula Smith, K V Petrides, William Mandy, 2019 https://t.co/zbQkQp4JcC
Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults - Laura Hull, Meng-Chuan Lai, Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Allison, Paula Smith, K V Petrides, William Mandy, 2019 https://t.co/G498SJ9jv2
Diferencias de género en el uso de estrategias para compensar y enmascarar las características del #autismo durante las interacciones sociales en adultos sin y con #autismo https://t.co/Oz3JD4RKvR
Oups " No differences were found between non-autistic males and females on any subscale. No differences were found between non-binary individuals and other genders in either autistic or non-autistic groups" https://t.co/tN6hoTB3g2
Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults - Laura Hull, Meng-Chuan Lai, Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Allison, Paula Smith, K V Petrides, William Mandy, 2019 https://t.co/Jhjyzt3oy7
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