{"product_id":"high-masking-autism-in-women-aoryn-thorval-9798250315883","title":"High-Masking Autism in Women: The Hidden Cost of Looking Fine: A Guide to Recovering from Autistic Burnout, Embracing Your Neurodiversity, and Finally","description":"\u003cb\u003eShe doesn't look autistic. She looks \"fine.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd that's the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-masking autism in women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood neurodevelopmental presentations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany women learn early to imitate, accommodate, and overperform in order to belong. They master eye contact. They rehearse conversations. They suppress sensory overwhelm. They become high achievers.\u003cp\u003eAnd then they burn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Masking Autism in Women: The Hidden Cost of Looking Fine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e examines the psychological, emotional, and social consequences of lifelong masking. It offers a structured, research-informed exploration of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why autism in women is frequently missed or misdiagnosed\u003cbr\u003e- The neuroscience and psychology behind masking\u003cbr\u003e- Chronic exhaustion, anxiety, and identity confusion\u003cbr\u003e- Late diagnosis and the grief of \"lost years\"\u003cbr\u003e- Relationship patterns and boundary challenges\u003cbr\u003e- Practical steps toward sustainable self-understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten for women who suspect they may be autistic, as well as for clinicians, partners, and allies, this book provides clarity without pathologizing, validation without sensationalism, and insight without stigma.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever wondered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy am I so exhausted by social interaction?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do I feel like I'm performing all the time?\u003cbr\u003eWhy does everything seem harder than it should be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book may help you understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding is the beginning of relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to stop masking and start recognizing your authentic neurological identity, begin here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aoryn Thorval\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250315883\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Aoryn Thorval","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443197358335,"sku":"9798250315883","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_57902ddf-b764-4f5c-8448-eb6b19445255.jpg?v=1777202502","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/high-masking-autism-in-women-aoryn-thorval-9798250315883","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}