Autism Unveiled: Breakthrough into Understanding this Face of Neurodiversity [Large Print]

By Annette Purseley

An indepth look at the spectrum of autism and the phenomenon of autism Unveiled, broadens society's narrow understanding of neurodiversity and gives people the tools to safely discover their true selves. For every person who appears to be autistic, countless Unveiled autistic people appear to be neurotypical. Masking is a common way for Autistic people to cope in which they adopt a superficial personality at the expense of their mental health and cover up their distinctly Autistic characteristics to conform to social norms. To avoid being perceived as needy or odd, this may entail suppressing harmless stims, presenting as unassuming and mild mannered to cover up communication difficulties, or forcing themselves into extremely anxious situations.
Annette Purseley blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles in Autism Unveiled to tell a story of neurodivergence that has been dominated by those on the outside looking in. She shares her own experience with masking. Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty for Annette and many others. Sadly, living in a neurotypical world can also lead to a great deal of alienation and suffering. The majority of masked Autistic people struggle for decades before realizing who they are. In addition, they are more likely to be excluded due to their race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other characteristics, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Annette provides exercises that encourage self expression and lays the groundwork for unmasking, such as: is time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask and it is time for greater public acceptance and accommodation of difference.
Cultivating Autistic relationships Reframing Autistic stereotypes; and rediscovering your values We can all learn to live authentically and reap the benefits of nonconformity if we embrace neurodiversity, neurotypical and autistic alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BW36MFGY
• ISBN13: 9798378413959
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"