Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Devon Price · first published 2022 · ISBN 9780593235232
Price, who is autistic and a social psychologist, explores how autistic people mask their traits to fit social expectations and the mental health toll this takes. She critiques approaches that prioritize normalcy over self-acceptance and offers exercises for recognizing and celebrating autistic ways of being.
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This book directly addresses the ethical critique of ABA: that it can push clients toward harmful masking rather than skill-building. Whether you agree with all her conclusions or not, understanding her argument is essential. It challenges practitioners to consider what we're actually trying to change and why.