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A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity “A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless “masked” Autistic people who pass as neurotypical. Masking is a common coping mechanism in which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in order to fit in with societal norms, adopting a superficial personality at the expense of their mental health. This can include suppressing harmless stims, papering over communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into situations that cause severe anxiety, all so they aren’t seen as needy or “odd.” In Unmasking Autism , Dr. Devon Price shares his personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain. Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including: Celebrating special interests Cultivating Autistic relationships Reframing Autistic stereotypes And rediscovering your values It’s time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask—and it’s time for greater public acceptance and accommodation of difference. In embracing neurodiversity, we can all reap the rewards of nonconformity and learn to live authentically, Autistic and neurotypical people alike. *Includes a downloadable PDF of exercises, tables, lists, and a graph from the book PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more
This was a meticulously researched yet accessibly written text that felt a lot like the book equivalent of a TED talk. I saw a lot of myself in it as someone who grew up in the 80s and didn't find out they were autistic until their late 40s. I personally appreciated Dr Devon's use of identity first language. I am AUTISTIC and not a "person with autism" because I'm not ashamed of my identity, nor do I need to separate myself from my autism because it's not a bad thing. I found this book to be wonderfully gentle and compassionate and full of actionable suggestions and interventions, such as values assessments and list of tips for embracing your neurodivergence and cultivating self-advocacy skills. I highly recommend it for any therapist who works with autistic adults as well as for anyone who suspects they might be neurodivergent. As an agender and autistic therapist who specializes in working with fellow neuroqueers, I found Price's own experiences as a trans man to be particularly relevant. If you're a TERF, I suggest you skip this and go back to inhabiting the distal portion of JK Rowling's digestive tract.
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