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EP76. Dr. Kayleigh Hale - The Psychology of Neurodivergent Masking: "You Don’t Have to Hide Who You Are"

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I interviewed Dr. Kayleigh Hale, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in neurodivergence, ADHD, and autism, particularly in girls and women. We explore autistic masking and ADHD masking—the ways neurodivergent people may hide or suppress parts of themselves to fit in, feel accepted, or stay safe. We talk about the signs of masking, why high-masking autism can contribute…