Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

by Devon Price

I would survive by making myself smaller and smaller.

The opposite of alienation is integration,

strong enough to self-advocate, and vulnerable enough to seek connection and aid.

And some initial evidence suggests narrative therapy can be beneficial for Autistic people struggling with social anxiety or communication challenges.

(Openness, Acceptance, Achievement, Leveling Up, and Captivation)

(Compassion, Community, Creativity, Integrity, Intrinsic Worth, and Justice)

Taking up space, and taking a huge, hungry bite out of life.

ideas, and sharing my thoughts and passions with the world.

Being a light that can guide others, by empowering people to do what is best for themselves.

I was so afraid of upsetting other people that I didn’t risk standing up for what I believed in

and didn’t indulge in anything that gave me pleasure.

was my attempt at a neurotypical persona that failed me—the real me was a beautiful person...

candor, confidence, inspiration, or passion.

I used to be shrinking and defensive.

My whole existence was an apology for who I really

Now I draw strength from who I truly am, and I aim to be a...

To all the Autistics I met online, before I knew who I was. Your friendship provided an oasis when I was at my most miserably adrift.