Masking: Forcing your body to be still despite needing movement to focus., communicating in a way that is unnatural to you, suppressing your traits, such as stimming, forcing eye contact despite it being uncomfortable, enduring sensory overwhelm, and melting down in private, copying the expressions, body language, and interests of others, tolerating unsafe/uncomfortable situations and not speaking up, hiding your true personality and interests, Not saying what's on your mind in case it's socially incorrect, Unmasking: Requesting accommodations , Communicating differently - working out your authentic and preferred style, wearing headphones, stimming, choosing not to be in overwhelming spaces , more parallel play, setting boundaries, safe foods, using less eye contact, saying 'no' to stuff, exploring different style options e.g. low-maintenance sensory-friendly, comfortable, fun, colorful, and neutral, learning to listen to your body,

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