Masking / Camouflage Screen

How much effort you spend acting typical, and the crash after.

Autism & AuDHD

Masking / Camouflage Screen

Masking is rehearsing, copying, and suppressing so you pass as typical. It is common in autistic and AuDHD adults, especially those missed in childhood. This screen is about effort and cost, not about whether you should stop. Short is eight items.

3 min16 questionsFree, no sign-up

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Short is a quick core set. Long is the full profile. Your answers stay on this device.

This screen is for education and self-reflection only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a clinician. If the result worries you, talk to a GP or specialist.

What you'll find out

  • Little camouflage
  • Some camouflage
  • Heavy camouflage
  • Constant camouflage

About the Masking / Camouflage Screen

Masking is rehearsing, copying, and suppressing so you pass as typical. It is common in autistic and AuDHD adults, especially those missed in childhood. This screen is about effort and cost, not about whether you should stop. Short is eight items.

This free screening takes about 3 min and includes 16 questions. Results are instant and stay on your device unless you choose to share them. It is an informal tool for self-reflection — not a diagnosis, licence, or medical report.

Score bands used on this page: Little camouflage (0–16): You do not spend much of the day acting a second self on this set. Some camouflage (17–32): You edit yourself in some rooms. That is common and not a diagnosis. Heavy camouflage (33–48): A lot of energy is going into passing. The crash items matter as much as the acting items. Constant camouflage (49–64): The mask is the main job. This pattern shows up in late-identified autism and AuDHD. Still not a diagnosis.

How to use your results in real life

Read the matched band and any insights or recommendations on the results screen first. If a score suggests a concern (mood, attention, sleep, or safety), talk with a GP or qualified clinician — bring a screenshot of your results as a conversation starter.

For skill-style quizzes (memory, focus, reasoning), pair this questionnaire with the interactive brain games on this site: reaction time, digit span, Stroop, and the Full Brain Test give timed practice that questionnaires cannot.

Retake after meaningful change — better sleep, a new routine, or therapy — not every day. Frequent retests mostly measure mood-of-the-moment noise.

Accuracy and limitations

This screen is for education and self-reflection only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a clinician. If the result worries you, talk to a GP or specialist.

Self-report tools can under- or over-estimate symptoms depending on insight, culture, and stress that day. They are best as a structured checklist, not a verdict.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately — do not wait on a quiz score.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Masking a diagnosis?
No. It is a free self-assessment for education and screening. Only a qualified professional can diagnose a condition after a proper assessment.
Who is this test for?
Anyone curious about autism & audhd who wants a structured starting point. It is not a substitute for school, workplace, or clinical evaluations.
What should I do after I finish?
Read your score band and recommendations, save or screenshot the result if useful, and follow up with a professional when the topic is medical or safety-related. Otherwise, explore related games and quizzes linked on the results page.
Are my answers stored on a server?
Results are designed to work in your browser for personal tracking. Do not enter identifying medical details into free web forms you do not trust.