Autistic Masking
Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma
by Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose
Description
Masking is a form of identity management involving consciously or unconsciously suppressing aspects of identity and action. Often seen in socially marginalised groups, it is found to contribute towards poorer outcomes for autistic people, and is related to higher prevalence of suicidality, exhaustion and burnout, and mental health difficulties. Autistic Masking offers a holistic understanding of the most up-to-date evidence in this field, with the aim of developing solid knowledge and practice in health, education and society.
Written to be accessible to everyday readers with an interest in autism as well as academics and professionals, the book deconstructs the predominant misconception that masking is purely a social strategy to ‘blend in’ with neurotypical (non-autistic) people. The authors consider the social context that facilitates impression management, including an individual’s response to stigma or trauma, and take an intersectional approach to exploring how autistic identity may interact with other aspects of selfhood.
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'I’m an autistic therapist who provides autism-focused and neurodiversity affirming therapy in California. Dr. Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose’s work on autistic masking has played a fundamentally significant role in informing my therapy practice. Conceptualizing autistic masking as a trauma response has allowed me to better understand the psychological underpinnings of autistic burnout, stigmatization, and the intersection between autism and other marginalized identities. By applying this knowledge, I hope to inspire my clients to live more authentic and joyful lives. I believe that this latest book, Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma, will continue to be highly influential in my future therapeutic work.’
--Riley J. Morgan, M.S.
Author Biography
AMY PEARSON is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sunderland and an autistic autism researcher. Her work focuses on understanding the impact of interpersonal victimisation among autistic people, and the relationship between autistic identity and masking/stigma.
KIERAN ROSE operates the Autistic Advocate, delivering specialist training and consultancy in autism and neurodiversity. He is a Research Associate at the University of Sunderland, and a research partner with the Institute of Leadership and Management on the experiences of neurodivergent people in employment.
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- Publisher Pavilion Publising & Media
- Publication Date July 2023
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781803882116 / 1803882115
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 29.95 GBP
- Pages289
- ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2023
- Page size234x156 (234 x 156) mm
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