03/18/2026
Shaking things up with this book review!
I loved Unmasking Autism, but since this isn’t my specialty, I asked my colleague Allison Beer who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients, to share her thoughts:
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“In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price offers an affirming look at what it means to be autistic in a neurotypical world. He explores how many people, especially those who are late-identified, learn to mask their natural responses, needs, and identities in order to feel safe or accepted, and the emotional and physical toll that can take over time. Price also sheds light on the history of the autism diagnosis, naming how women, lower class individuals, q***r folks, and people of color were excluded from research and therefore overlooked in diagnosis. Drawing from both his background in social psychology and his lived experience as a late-identified autistic person, he challenges narrow stereotypes and broadens our understanding of how autism can show up.
I love this book. I often suggest it to anyone exploring their identity, or anyone who loves and wants to better understand someone who is autistic or neurodivergent, so truly, it’s a book for everyone. Price gently guides readers toward greater self-understanding, speaking to sensory and relational needs, and how to unmask in ways that feel sustainable, empowering, and safe.
For a deeper dive into inner-ableism and neurodivergence, check out Dr Price’s other book: Laziness Does Not Exist.”
