People think I'm joking when I tell them that the only reason I appear 'neurotypical' is because I've spent years studying psychology and human behavior as a special interest. Masking is a survival tactic. #MyAutisticTruth This however, doesn't mean that my emotions and thoughts are not genuine. They very much are. Unfortunately, a lot of people often think that I am faking them once I reveal I'm autistic, because I mask during social situations. I mask for other people's comfort, not mine.