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Is My Defiant Child "Masking" at School?

Lindsay P. South
Feb 13, 2025
1 min read

The term "masking" is becoming more widely used but doesn't always explain a child's behavior.


Being much better behaved at school than at home is a very common phenomenon for the kids in my practice. Why does this happen?


A recent theory that is getting a lot of attention is that kids are "masking," a term typically used to describe when people with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) try to act like their neurotypical peers in order to conform. As it relates to autism, masking is considered detrimental because it is exhausting and studies have shown that it can increase anxiety and depression.1




 
 
 

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8 Comments


william hall
Oct 10

Understanding a child's behavior at school can be challenging, especially when emotional struggles remain hidden behind defiance. Parents and teachers can work together to identify underlying needs and create a supportive environment. Taking time for enjoyable activities can also help children develop patience, focus, and emotional balance. Games like pooplw can offer a simple way to practice problem-solving during leisure time.

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terrancecart.e.r.36.0.7
Sep 03

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jerry cook
Aug 25

A very insightful article about understanding the reasons behind challenging behavior in children. The idea that a child may mask difficulties at school while expressing frustration at home is particularly important for parents and teachers to recognize. Looking beyond the behavior can help adults respond with greater patience and understanding. When sharing helpful resources online, a Bold Text Generator can make key information stand out and improve readability for visitors.

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Diva Icon
Aug 22

This article offers a thoughtful look at how challenging behavior at school may sometimes hide deeper emotional or developmental needs. Understanding what a child is communicating can help parents and teachers respond with patience rather than assumptions. Resources like a Wingding Translator may seem unrelated, but the idea of translating unclear signals into something understandable is a useful reminder when supporting children, too.

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elsiebre.we.r1.6.921
Aug 07

Đọc xong bài này mình thấy chủ đề đúng là vừa mới mẻ vừa dễ bị cuốn theo. Trước giờ mình chỉ biết sơ sơ về rồng qua vài mẩu chuyện truyền miệng, nhưng càng để ý mới nhận ra mỗi kiểu rồng lại gắn với một tầng ý nghĩa riêng, lúc thì tượng trưng cho sức mạnh, lúc lại nghiêng về che chở hay đem lại vận may. Có thời gian mình còn thích sưu tầm hình rồng với mấy món tượng nhỏ để cạnh bàn, nhìn vào thấy như được nhắc nhở phải cố gắng hơn. Đoạn nhắc tới Rồng bạch kim làm mình ấn tượng nhất, kiểu cảm giác vừa cứng cáp vừa trong trẻo, không cần…

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