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  • Neurodiversity Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Autistic individuals may camouflage autistic traits to appear non-autistic.
  • Camouflaging can contribute to diagnostic delays and poorer mental health outcomes.
  • Understanding the autistic trait-camouflaging relationship is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To rigorously test the relationship between autistic traits and camouflaging behaviors.
  • To examine person- and study-level variables that influence this relationship.
  • To provide a clearer understanding of the factors affecting autistic trait camouflaging.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of multiple databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations) was conducted.
  • Fifty quantitative studies (N=16,895) examining autistic traits and camouflaging on a continuum were included.
  • A three-level meta-analysis was performed, accounting for dependent effect sizes and study quality.

Main Results:

  • A moderate association (r=0.34) was found between autistic traits and camouflaging, consistent across sexes.
  • Depression moderated the relationship, while age did not.
  • The association was stronger in general population samples and when using self-report measures for both autism and camouflaging.

Conclusions:

  • The relationship between autistic traits and camouflaging is nuanced, influenced by diagnostic status, depression, and measurement methods.
  • Assimilation strategies were most strongly linked to autistic traits, followed by compensation and masking.
  • Further research is needed to understand this relationship in diagnosed autistic populations, with implications for clinical practice and neurodiversity acceptance.