Unmasking Autism

By Devon Price,

Book cover of Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity

Book description

OVER 250,000 COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD

'Outstanding.'' -Fern Brady, author of Strong Female Character

'Reading this felt like being at home - I didn't realise how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over.' - Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Unmasking Autism as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Right after I was diagnosed Autistic, this book opened my eyes to what being Autistic really meant. It started to make sense to me: how I’d been suppressing my true needs, how I’d fallen into people-pleasing habits, how much social situations can wear me out, and how I’d had episodes of Autistic burnout across my life but never known why.

As I read, I began to recognize my true self and understand what I needed to feel comfortable and content. This was a pivotal book for me and launched me into my new neurodivergent identity.

If you love Unmasking Autism...

Ad

Book cover of Brother. Do. You. Love. Me.

Brother. Do. You. Love. Me. By Manni Coe, Reuben Coe (illustrator),

Brother. Do. You. Love. Me. is a true story of brotherly love overcoming all. Reuben, who has Down's syndrome, was trapped in a care home during the pandemic, spiralling deeper into a non-verbal depression. From isolation and in desperation, he sent his older brother Manni a text, "brother. do. you.…

Want books like Unmasking Autism?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Unmasking Autism.

Browse books like Unmasking Autism

Book cover of How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
Book cover of Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after
Book cover of How to Be Nice to Yourself: The Everyday Guide to Self-Compassion

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,592

readers submitted
so far, will you?

Ad

📚 If you like Unmasking Autism, you might also like...

Book cover of Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?: Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age

Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old? By Joy Loverde,

Everything you need to know to plan for your own safe, financially secure, healthy, and happy old age.

For those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help…

Book cover of A Voracious Grief

A Voracious Grief By Lindsey Lamh,

My book is fantastical historical fiction about two characters who're wrestling with the monstrosity of their grief.

It takes you into London high society, where Ambrose tries to forget about how much he misses Bennett and how much he dreads becoming as cold as their Grandfather. It takes you to…

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in neurodiversity, Autism spectrum disorder, and autism?

Neurodiversity 94 books
Autism 71 books