Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
Dr. Devon Price 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 Dr. Price 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. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression.
See this book in the library's catalog
Taking off the Mask by Hannah Louise Belcher
Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give you all the tools you need to re-connect with yourself and the things you love.
See this book in the library's catalog
Different, Not Less by Chloé Hayden
Growing up, Chloe Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more.
See this book in the library's catalog
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults by Sneha Kohli Mathur
Use of first-person narratives to understand needs of people on the autism spectrum is rare. To fill this gap, this narrative study was conducted centered voices of autistic individuals. This research recognized that only someone who is autistic can be considered a true expert on autism; thus, it is imperative researchers consult with and collaborate with autistic individuals to develop the most useful support services possible. By including autistic people in research design, implementation, and support services, academics and therapists can learn from the neurodivergent about problems that the social and cultural worlds present them with, thereby moving toward a more socially just society.
See this book in the library's catalog
We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia
Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage: the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines and the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years: autism is a part of their identity; they don't need to be fixed. Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. Garcia gives autistic people a platform to articulate their own needs rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long
See this book in the library's catalog
Neurotribesby Steve Silberman
What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? Silberman unearths the secret history of autism and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Along the way, he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger, the father of Asperger's syndrome, whose "little professors" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for fifty years; and casts light on the growing movement of "neurodiversity" activists seeking respect, support, technological innovation, accommodations in the workplace and in education, and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences.
See this book in the library's catalog
Autistic Pride Day
Samantha Young
Created on April 20, 2026
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Essential Business Proposal
View
Project Roadmap Timeline
View
Step-by-Step Timeline: How to Develop an Idea
View
Artificial Intelligence History Timeline
View
Mobile Phone Call
View
Momentum: Tools Tutorial
View
Momentum: Onboarding Video
Explore all templates
Transcript
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
Dr. Devon Price 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 Dr. Price 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. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression.
See this book in the library's catalog
Taking off the Mask by Hannah Louise Belcher
Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give you all the tools you need to re-connect with yourself and the things you love.
See this book in the library's catalog
Different, Not Less by Chloé Hayden
Growing up, Chloe Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more.
See this book in the library's catalog
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults by Sneha Kohli Mathur
Use of first-person narratives to understand needs of people on the autism spectrum is rare. To fill this gap, this narrative study was conducted centered voices of autistic individuals. This research recognized that only someone who is autistic can be considered a true expert on autism; thus, it is imperative researchers consult with and collaborate with autistic individuals to develop the most useful support services possible. By including autistic people in research design, implementation, and support services, academics and therapists can learn from the neurodivergent about problems that the social and cultural worlds present them with, thereby moving toward a more socially just society.
See this book in the library's catalog
We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia
Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage: the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines and the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years: autism is a part of their identity; they don't need to be fixed. Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. Garcia gives autistic people a platform to articulate their own needs rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long
See this book in the library's catalog
Neurotribesby Steve Silberman
What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? Silberman unearths the secret history of autism and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Along the way, he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger, the father of Asperger's syndrome, whose "little professors" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for fifty years; and casts light on the growing movement of "neurodiversity" activists seeking respect, support, technological innovation, accommodations in the workplace and in education, and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences.
See this book in the library's catalog