Understanding Autistic Masking and the National Autistic Society Garden

What is the primary reason autistic individuals engage in masking?

• To cope with a world not designed for them

• To enhance their sensory experiences

• To avoid social interactions

• To express their true selves

How does the National Autistic Society Garden represent the concept of masking?

• By using bright lights and loud sounds

• Through a single open space

• By having only one type of plant

• Through a spatial metaphor with hidden and visible areas

What sensory elements are incorporated into the garden to cater to autistic individuals?

• Loud music and bright lights

• Different colors, textures, sounds, and smells

• Only visual elements

• Only auditory elements

What is the difference between the inner and outer gardens?

• The outer garden is more relaxed than the inner garden

• Both gardens have the same design

• The inner garden is more colorful than the outer garden

• The outer garden has bold colors, while the inner garden is more relaxed

What is the intended impact of the garden on the public's understanding of autistic masking?

• To highlight the importance of bright colors

• To show that masking is a deliberate concealment

• To demonstrate that masking is a survival mechanism

• To encourage the removal of mosses