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CATQ
Autistic Masking (CAT-Q)
The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) is a 25-item self-report tool developed by Dr Laura Hull and colleagues at University College London in 2018 to measure how much a person masks or camouflages their autistic traits in social situations. Masking includes three behaviours: compensation (using learned strategies to hide difficulties), masking (hiding autistic behaviours), and assimilation (trying to fit in). A total score of 100 or higher suggests high levels of camouflaging and is associated with increased likelihood of autism — particularly in women and late-diagnosed adults.
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Disclaimer: Based on the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (Hull, Mandy, Lai, Baron-Cohen, Allison, Smith & Petrides, 2018) — Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) licence. Educational screening purposes only. High masking is not itself a diagnosis — it occurs in autistic and non-autistic people — but persistent, exhausting masking is commonly reported by autistic adults, especially those diagnosed late. Consult a qualified clinician for a formal autism assessment.
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