“Like a never-ending performance of myself”: trans autistic experiences of identity, camouflaging and the complex closet

Frontiers in Psychiatry | New and Recent Articles ·
Mind & Mental Health Switzerland

IntroductionBoth camouflaging and closeting one self conceal identity traits that are deemed undesirable or reprehensible by society at large. They serve as a mean of survival in a world that discriminates against autistic and trans people, but frequently lead to exhaustion and disconnect. This study aims to better understand how autistic trans/gender-diverse individuals experience both…

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