Unmasking Autism: A Book Review

“We first have to feel safe enough to get reacquainted with who we really are.” Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, pg. 11.

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Overview

• Average Rating — 4.62 stars
• My Rating — 5 stars
• Genres — Nonfiction, health, psychology
• Descriptors — Informative, inspiring, reflective
• Pace — Medium-paced
• CW/TW — Graphic: ableism, alcoholism, emotional abuse. Moderate: eating disorder, child abuse, chronic illness. Minor: transphobia, fatphobia, bullying. See the full list here.

Summary

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

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…