Masking question

Hi all 👋🏼 NT mom here with an autistic husband and autistic 4 year old son. I asked my husband this question, but his answer was that he’s always tired so that wasn’t super helpful.

If you are in a situation where you’re masking frequently (i.e. school, work, etc.) does the act of masking leave you feeling drained and tired?

I have a feeling my son is probably masking at school, even if he doesn’t realize that’s what he’s doing since he’s so young. And I’m wondering if that contributes to some of his behaviors later in the day.

I know masking can lead to burnout, which is what put this thought in my head in the first place.