4 news items this week
An ecological momentary assessment study in 87 autistic adults confirms what many people already experience physically: the more masking they reported in the moment, the higher their stress at that same moment. Participants also reported less pressure to camouflage around autistic peers.
Merlin tested a February policy where visitors with autism, ADHD, and anxiety are no longer routinely included in disability fast-lane access. Instead, support shifts toward sensory rooms and quiet spaces. Autism organisations immediately raised concerns.
A new report based on more than 4,000 responses reinforces that timely, careful diagnosis and meaningful follow-up care are not optional. For people missed for years, that difference can determine whether they keep spiralling or finally receive support that fits.
Medical News Today offers a practical breakdown of masking, from forced eye contact and rehearsed scripts to suppressing sensory responses. Not a groundbreaking paper, but a useful explainer for better conversations with partners, family, and employers.
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