The consequences of negative coping strategies are known as autistic burnout, which is chronic exhaustion and inability to cope. This often results from masking ASD symptoms or passing ASD individual as an individual without ASD.

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Positive coping strategies among adults with ASD includes engaging in different interests, accepting and normalizing ASD, get support from family and friends. Negative coping strategies include self blaming, and avoiding family and peers. 

Positive and negative coping strategies in adults with ASD 

Ghanouni, P., &amp; Quirke, S. (2022, January 25). Resilience and coping strategies in adults with autism spectrum disorder - journal of autism and developmental disorders. SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-022-05436-y 

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