02559nam a22001937a 4500 20241118093947.0 241118b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 978-0-593-23523-2 GSLRC TR 371.94 P9451 2022 Price, Devon. 53835 Discovering the new faces of neurodivesity : unmasking autism / Devon Price. New York: Harmony, 2022. 296 pages ; 9.5 inches. 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. Youth with autism spectrum disorders. Education. 53836 Youth with autism spectrum disorders. Behavior modification. 53837 ddc BK 96269 96269 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC GSLRC GSLRC FAC 2024-11-18 0 TR 371.94 P9451 2022 GS19799 2024-11-18 00:00:00 1499.00 2024-11-18 BK