Unmasking Autism

Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

De: Devon Price PhD

Narrado por: 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

“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.

©2022 Devon Price (P)2022 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Unmasking Autism is at once a most deeply personal and scholarly account of the damage caused by autistic (and all) people leading masked lives, and how unmasking is essential to creating a self-determined, authentic life. It provides a unique and revealing perspective on the sensory and social-cognitive experience of autism. It provides practical guidance and exercises for neurodivergent people to learn to be comfortable in their own skin and dramatically change their own lives, and it details the necessary changes that society needs to make to honor neurodiversity. This is a remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, Visiting Scholar, Brown University, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

“Reading this felt like being at home—I didn’t realize how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over.”—Dr. Camilla Pang, author of An Outsider’s Guide to Humans

“Price’s accessible and compassionate writing shines, and readers will feel encouraged to embrace a new understanding of themselves. Its potential to help masked autistic adults, especially those from systemically marginalized backgrounds, makes this book essential for most collections.”—Library Journal (starred review)

Very clear and straightforward

It broke down how to unmask, even if you don’t have autism, if you’re neurodivergent please watch this it helps a lot.
Watch also if you’re neurotypical because we need more understanding in the world

devon price is an amazing author

the book was so well written, complete and thorough. he is also a great narrator.

Life changing, beautiful, amazing

I laughed
I cried
It changed my life
I will never forget this book. Thank you Devon

Powerful manifesto for the neurodivergent

The message of this book is that if you have been diagnosed as autistic or suspect that you are autistic, you are not broken, you are just different and you should consider deconstructing the mask of conformity you wear for society. I recommend this book for anyone who knows someone on the spectrum or for people who think they might be autistic or those who are diagnosed. The accompanying PDF has useful exercises and provides ways of communicating with neurotypical people needs to support those on the spectrum.

Need to listen again and buy the book

This was an excellent book, especially since Devon has a strong focus on marginalized populations and the autistic individuals within them. Being Native American (Indigenous) it was good to hear that we were recognized in the book. I wish there were some stories also told from this perspective l, which was lacking. I’ve recommended this book to a friend but is in the last 7 months of his nursing degree and is stressed.

great but where do I access the bonus PDF?

the pdf doesn't appear to be available.

but I 100% recommend this book if you are wanting to learn about autism. it's a great starter book

Eye Opening

Wonderful narration from someone with insider knowledge. This book opened my eyes and blew my mind to the world of ASD.

A must-read

So grateful for this clear, compassionate, and thorough perspective that is helping me to see myself, my family, and my ND peers in a fresh and liberated light.

Eye opening

What an incredible book. I was hooked from the first few minutes. And it was such a wonderful treat to be able to hear it narrated by the author :') it really felt so much more personal. I felt seen

Life affirming!!

I listened after receiving my autism diagnosis, finally feeling free to “claim” this as part of my identity. It was life affirming and an essential part of my journey to integrating all the wonderful parts of myself that I had tried to hide (from myself and others) for so many years. So many “whoa, was THAT what it was” moments!! And I’m a 44 POC! So grateful for this LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experiences affirming book.