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Research Article: Development and pilot evaluation of the Children’s Masking Questionnaire

Date Published: 2026-07-23

Abstract:
No tools currently exist to measure children’s experience of masking/camouflaging autistic characteristics. Using co-production approaches, we developed the Children’s Masking Questionnaire (CMQ) and evaluated its acceptability and appropriateness as determined by family members, young people, and professionals through two qualitative studies. Participants felt the CMQ was useful and appropriate, and gave specific suggestions for improvement. Following refinement, a two-part CMQ (Adult Response and Child Response) and a Good Practice Guide were finalised, and are freely available to be used in research and practice. Future research should evaluate the CMQ in larger samples and compare its appropriateness across different neurodivergent and mental health conditions.

Introduction:
No tools currently exist to measure children’s experience of masking/camouflaging autistic characteristics.

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