The act of changing or ‘hiding’ natural behaviours to appear “normal”. This action can be conscious or unconscious, and is often used in a situation that is threatening in some way. For example, a person may attempt to appear more ‘neurotypical’ to avoid bullying at school or work. See also MaskingThe act of changing or ‘hiding’ natural behaviours to appear “normal”. This action can be conscious or unconscious, and is often used in a situation that is threatening in some way. For example, a person may attempt to appear more ‘neurotypical’ to avoid bullying at school or work. .