{"product_id":"unmasking-autism-discovering-the-new-faces-of-neurodiversity-hardcover","title":"Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDevon Price\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.\"--Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eUniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor 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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUnmasking Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Celebrating special interests\u003cbr\u003e- Cultivating Autistic relationships\u003cbr\u003e- Reframing Autistic stereotypes\u003cbr\u003e- And rediscovering your values\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevon Price, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proud Autistic person. His research has appeared in journals such as the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Positive Psychology.\u003c\/i\u003e Devon's writing has appeared in outlets such as the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times, HuffPost, Slate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJacobin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/i\u003e, LitHub, and on PBS and NPR. He lives in Chicago, where he serves as an assistant professor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53335482990957,"sku":"9780593235232","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/ek9jZENlb0pJOURabDVsYUUrLzlCUT09.webp?v=1778897128","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/unmasking-autism-discovering-the-new-faces-of-neurodiversity-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}