{"product_id":"disclosing-autism-andrew-s-jones-9798364871503","title":"Disclosing Autism: Learning about the New Neurodiversity Faces","description":"\u003cb\u003eA thorough examination of the autistic experience spectrum and the phenomenon of masked autism will provide people with the knowledge they need to securely discover their actual selves and will help society's limited grasp of neurodiversity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are numerous \"masked\" Autistic people who pass for neurotypical for every autistic person you see who is clearly visible. In order to conform to cultural norms, masking is a typical coping strategy used by autistic persons. They endanger their mental health by doing this because they take on a false identity. To avoid coming across as desperate or \"strange,\" they may repress harmless stims, mask communication difficulties by being modest and mild-mannered, or put themselves in situations that make them extremely anxious.\u003cbr\u003eIn Disclosing Autism, Dr. Andrew Jones combines history, social science research, medical advice, and individual profiles to create a story of neurodivergence that has so far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. He also recounts his own experience with masking. Autism serves as a rich source of originality and beauty for Dr. Jones and many others. Living in a neurotypical world can, unfortunately, result in a great deal of misery and estrangement. Most Autistic people who wear masks struggle for years before realizing who they are. Additionally, because they are more likely to experience discrimination because of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other reasons, they endure more misery and are made invisible. Dr. Jones lays out the foundation for unmasking and provides activities that promote self-expression, such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHighlighting unique interests\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFostering connections with autistic people\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReframing prejudices about autistic people and regaining your values\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor autistic persons to stop having to hide their needs, differences, and special talents, it is time for increased societal acceptance and tolerance of difference. Both Autistic and neurotypical individuals can benefit from nonconformity and learn to live genuinely by embracing neurodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew S. Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798364871503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d","brand":"Andrew S. Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083433320703,"sku":"9798364871503","price":10.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/disclosing-autism-andrew-s-jones-9798364871503","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}