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Unmasking autism : discovering the new faces of neurodiversity / Devon Price, PhD.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780593235232 hardcover
- ISBN: 0593235231 hardcover
- ISBN: 9780593235256 trade paperback
- ISBN: 0593235258 trade paperback
- Physical Description: 296 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Harmony Books, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is autism, really? -- Who are the masked autistics? -- The anatomy of the mask -- The cost of masking -- Rethinking autism -- Building an autistic life -- Cultivating autistic relationships -- Creating a neurodiverse world. |
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| Covington Branch | 616.85882 P945u 2022 (Text) | 33126025953427 | Display | Checked out | 05/03/2024 |
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A social psychologist, professor and proud Autistic person explores the phenomenon of masking, a common coping mechanism in which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in order to fit in, and lays down the groundwork for unmasking, offering exercises that encourage self-expression. - Baker & Taylor
"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"-- - Random House, Inc.
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 societyâs narrow understanding of neurodiversity
âA remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.ââBarry 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 âmaskedâ 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 arenât seen as needy or âodd.â
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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:
â¢Â Celebrating special interests
â¢Â Cultivating Autistic relationships
â¢Â Reframing Autistic stereotypes
â¢Â And rediscovering your values
Itâs time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to maskâand itâs 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.