$1.99 | Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity (eBook) by Devon Price PhD Leave a comment
Creator: Devon Value PhD
Writer: Concord
Publication date: April 5, 2022
Print size: 295 pages
Nice on Kindle: ✅
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic expertise and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving people the instruments to securely uncover their true selves whereas broadening society’s slender understanding of neurodiversity
“A outstanding work that can stand on the forefront of the neurodiversity motion.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, writer of Uniquely Human: A Completely different Manner of Seeing Autism
For each visibly Autistic individual you meet, there are numerous “masked” Autistic individuals who go as neurotypical. Masking is a typical coping mechanism by which Autistic folks cover their identifiably Autistic traits with a view to slot in with societal norms, adopting a superficial persona on the expense of their psychological well being. This may embrace suppressing innocent stims, papering over communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into conditions that trigger extreme nervousness, all so they don’t seem to be seen as needy or “odd.”
In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Value shares his private expertise with masking and blends historical past, social science analysis, prescriptions, and private profiles to inform a narrative of neurodivergence that has so far been dominated by these on the surface trying in. For Dr. Value and lots of others, Autism is a deep supply of uniqueness and wonder. Sadly, dwelling in a neurotypical world means it may also be a supply of unimaginable alienation and ache. Most masked Autistic people wrestle for many years earlier than discovering who they really are. They’re additionally extra more likely to be marginalized when it comes to race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and different components, which contributes to their struggling and invisibility. Dr. Value lays the groundwork for unmasking and gives workout routines that encourage self-expression, together with:
• Celebrating particular pursuits
• Cultivating Autistic relationships
• Reframing Autistic stereotypes
• And rediscovering your values
It is time to honor the wants, range, and distinctive strengths of Autistic folks in order that they now not need to masks—and it is time for higher public acceptance and lodging of distinction. In embracing neurodiversity, we are able to all reap the rewards of nonconformity and study to reside authentically, Autistic and neurotypical folks alike.
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