Handout

The Hidden Tax: Understanding Masking and Burnout

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

AdultPediatric

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

AphasiaAutismFluencyLanguage DevelopmentMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaProgressive Neurological ConditionsSensoryVoice
Help clients understand masking and the hidden effort it takes to navigate social expectations after brain injury, ADHD, autism, or anxiety. This handout explains the concept in simple language and introduces practical ways clients can reduce cognitive load and recover from masking burnout.
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