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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Unmasking Autism
Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Book • 2022
In 'Unmasking Autism', Dr. Devon Price explores the lives of Autistic individuals who have spent their lives masking their true selves to fit societal norms.
The book delves into the reasons behind this masking, its impact on mental health, and the journey towards embracing one’s authentic identity.
Drawing from personal experience, history, social science research, and personal profiles, Price offers a compassionate guide for Autistic people seeking to unmask and for allies looking to support them.
The book includes practical exercises such as celebrating special interests, cultivating Autistic relationships, reframing Autistic stereotypes, and rediscovering one’s values.
It is a powerful call for acceptance and understanding, making it an essential read for anyone interested in neurodiversity and mental health.
The book delves into the reasons behind this masking, its impact on mental health, and the journey towards embracing one’s authentic identity.
Drawing from personal experience, history, social science research, and personal profiles, Price offers a compassionate guide for Autistic people seeking to unmask and for allies looking to support them.
The book includes practical exercises such as celebrating special interests, cultivating Autistic relationships, reframing Autistic stereotypes, and rediscovering one’s values.
It is a powerful call for acceptance and understanding, making it an essential read for anyone interested in neurodiversity and mental health.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by William Curb as a book exploring the complexities of autism and the challenges of masking.
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Navigating Neurodivergence and Masking with Dr. Devon Price
Mentioned by Billy as a book about masking and how research was built around the Rain Man caricature.
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Episode 110: The Green Mile & nurturing neurodiversity
Mentioned by Meg Farrell as the guest of episode 99, discussing his work on autism and neurodiversity.
Unmasking Autism in Action with Dr. Devon Price
Recommended as a useful book if you want a broader and deeper view of unmasking.
What AuDHDers Need - Repost
Recommended by 
Kristen Hovet as an accessible book for autistic individuals and others to learn more about autism and high masking.
Kristen Hovet as an accessible book for autistic individuals and others to learn more about autism and high masking.
Life After Late Autism Diagnosis With Melissa Elaine
Recommended by 
David Shapiro for expanding the understanding of how autism presents in different people.
David Shapiro for expanding the understanding of how autism presents in different people.
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Mentioned by Mattia Maurée in relation to integrating the concepts of personal responsibility and problem-solving.
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