Working While Masking: An Autistic Professional in the Neurotypical Office

• By: S. Astrid Cooper Writer and Illustrator
• March 25th, 2026
• autistic professionals, camouflaging, neurodiversity, neurotypical culture, sensory challenges, workplace inclusion, workplace masking
• 333    0

Opening Act: The Choreography of Office Life Today’s office culture is a choreography of managed impressions. It rewards employees who can handle small talk with practiced ease, tolerate fluorescent lighting without flinching, and treat every ritual — from over‑the‑top celebrations to...