Unmasking autism. Discovering the new faces of neurodiversity. First edition.

Autor/in	Price, Devon
Titel	Unmasking autism. Discovering the new faces of neurodiversity. First edition.
Quelle	New York: Harmony Books (2022), 296 S.Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Literaturangaben; Index
Zusatzinformation	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monografie
ISBN	978-0-593-23523-2; 978-0-593-23525-6
Schlagwörter	Gesellschaft; Stereotyp; Anpassung; Autismus; Begriffsbildung; Bewältigung; Identität; Kognition; Kommunikation; Verhalten; Diagnose; Soziale Beziehung; Soziale Norm; Frau; Geschlechtsspezifischer Unterschied; Soziales Verhalten; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesetzgebung; Neuropsychologie; Behinderung; Erfahrungsbericht; Integration
Abstract	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 this book, the author 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 him 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. The author lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including: Celebrating special interest, cultivating autistic relationships, reframing autistic stereotypes and rediscovering your values. (DIPF/Verlag).
Erfasst von	DIPF \| Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Frankfurt am Main
Update	2025/3