[BQ Hero Series] Reducing Burnout by Masking Less, with Kieran Rose

Welcome back to the Bright & Quirky Hero Series, a series of vlogs featuring bright and quirky adults who set the example of neurodiverse flourishing.

In this episode, Kieran Rose, founder of The Autistic Advocate, explains that masking is when a person projects a version of themselves that isn’t really them.

Masking requires a tremendous amount of energy that can easily lead to burnout. According to Kieran, having healthy control over routines is key to minimizing masking and burnout for autistic children.

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