Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

If you're looking through our selection, there's a good chance you've heard of the autism spectrum and masking. Masking is the common coping mechanism many autistic individuals use -- suppressing their neurodivergent traits in order to fit into societal norms. From hiding stims, adopting a superficial personality, powering through situations of forced anxiety, masking can take a toll on people's health. 

Dr. Devon price shares here a blend of history and research to tell a story from the inside looking out, beyond the common narrative from the outside looking in. His is one that shares the narratives of other autistic people, including those whose experiences have intersections along lines of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, and class. In this book nonconformity and neurodivergence are something to celebrate and have honored.