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Hiding beneath a full face mask - nothing to do with Covid 19

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Hi, I am wondering if anybody has come across the wearing of a face mask as some form of comfort?  My 17 year old son, diagnosed with Aspergers wants to wear a mask to hide his face.  He has created a design which contains aspects of things he likes and wants to wear it when he is outside.  He starts college tomorrow and I am panicking.  Is this to do with Autism? Is it to do with problems he had at school (socialising with others and 'torturing' by teachers).  I want to let him be himself, but I am worried about the reaction of others - both staff and fellow students.

Any help info or suggestions?

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  • My son is the same. He hates school and social interactions, so I think the face mask helps him hide. He absolutely hates being on the camera during online lessons or doctor's online appointments. Of course I don't know how he will cope when the pandemic ends and we say bye to the masks. It would be a huge struggle without masks for him.

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  • My son is the same. He hates school and social interactions, so I think the face mask helps him hide. He absolutely hates being on the camera during online lessons or doctor's online appointments. Of course I don't know how he will cope when the pandemic ends and we say bye to the masks. It would be a huge struggle without masks for him.

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