Autistic individuals often labeled as “high-functioning” face disproportionately high rates of mental illness, trauma, and suicide. Masking—hiding autistic traits to meet societal expectations—can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, and even feelings of invisibility. Just because someone can “fake it” doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering profoundly. Society needs to move away from harmful labels like “high-functioning” and recognize the immense challenges faced by those who appear to cope extern

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