Camouflaging in Non-Autistic Neurodivergent People: A Scoping Review

Authors: Zoe Thomas
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Abstract

The objective of this scoping review is to map out and synthesise existing literature on camouflaging behaviours in non-autistic neurodivergent populations, including individuals diagnosed or as identified as having neurodivergent traits in order to support future research directions to inform conceptualising camouflaging. Review question The review main aim to map and synthesise the existing literature in camouflaging behaviours in non-autistic neurodivergent individuals. The review will be guided by the following questions: 1. What is the scope of the literature characterising camouflaging behaviours in non-autistic, neurodivergent populations? 2. What is the scope of the literature characterising the drivers and consequences of camouflaging in non-autistic, neurodivergent populations? 3. What are the methodological strengths and limitations in this literature?

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
9 January 2026
Document type
Preprint