In-group Identification, Minority Stressors and Camouflage experienced by Autistic People: The Role of Gender

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The goal of this study is to analyze autistic people as a minority, stigmatized group. As autism is characterized by a particular way of functioning and comunicating with others, autistic people tend to struggle in the area of social relationships. Autism can be classified as an invisible disability. However, differences in the behavior and communication style of autistic individuals leads them to be victimized, bullied and excluded from social groups. Rejection can have negative consequences. To what extend do autistic people identify lived discrimination and rejection? Do they internalize the stigma? Do they identify as autistic? Do they feel a sense of belonging if we talk about autistic people as a minority group? Finally, does these different parts of their lives have a link with camouflage, the ability to mask and modifiy reactions and behavior in order to appear less autistic? This study aims to provide valuable data and information about autistic people and they experience life among our society.

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