Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic. While this strategy can help them get by at school, work and in social situations, it can have a devastating impact on mental health, sense of self and access to an autism diagnosis
No explanation necessary:
I might require some explanation.
Autism.
Oh shit, I’m a high masker.
Oh good. I first thought this was some racist image editing joke based on skin colour. And everyone was happily going along with it.