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Camouflage and autism.

Eric Fombonne¹

¹Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines

|July 14, 2020

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The term "camouflage" is increasingly used in autism research, but its association with deception makes it a poor fit for the autism community. This concept mirrors historical psychological terms for hidden conditions.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Psychopathology

Background:

The concept of 'camouflage' has recently gained traction in autism research, with dedicated symposia and discussions at conferences.
The term 'camouflage' carries connotations of intentional deception, which may not align well with the experiences of autistic individuals.
Psychopathology has a history of using camouflage-like terminology to describe conditions where outward presentation differs from internal reality.

Discussion:

Psychopathology has a history of using camouflage-like terms (e.g., "false self," "masked depression").
The appropriateness of applying "camouflage" terminology to autism is questioned due to its potential misrepresentation.

Key Insights:

The term "camouflage" in autism research is a recent, debated development.
Historical psychopathological concepts share similarities with the idea of "camouflaged" presentations.

Outlook:

The potential for "camouflaged autism" to become a formal diagnostic term warrants critical examination.
Further research is needed to understand the implications of using camouflage-related terminology in autism.