To wonder just how well girls with ASD can mask?

[Tiredmum1511]

I'm struggling to get my head around likely ASD 5 year old DD being so one way with us and so different at school.

Can reception aged children really mask this well? Apparently she's completely normal at school

[Fizzypoo]

Well school has unmoveable boundaries. It may not be masking it may be your dd knowing the boundaries are firm and solid in that environment. That's not to say I don't believe you think your dd has asd, but children with asd do well with immovable boundaries as it makes them feel safe.

[LeekMunchingSheepShagger]

Yes they absolutely can. In fact they mask better at a younger age and the mask slips as they get older when friendships/social interaction gets more complicated.