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Unmasking autism : discovering the new faces of neurodiversity / Devon Price, PhD.

By: Price, Devon [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Harmony Books, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First editionDescription: 296 pages ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0593235231; 9780593235232Subject(s): Autistic people -- Social conditions | Autistic people -- Social life and customs | Autism -- Social aspects | Neurodiversity | Neurodiversity -- Social aspects | Masking (Psychology) | Behavior modification | Perceptual Masking | Behavior Therapy | Autistes -- Conditions sociales | Autistes -- Mœurs et coutumes | Autisme -- Aspect social | Masquage (Psychologie) | Modification du comportementGenre/Form: Informational works.Additional physical formats: Online version:: Unmasking autism.DDC classification: 616.85
Contents:
Alienation -- 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 -- Integration.
Summary: "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."--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index.

Introduction: Alienation -- 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 -- Conclusion: Integration.

"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."--Provided by publisher.

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