Unmasking Autism in Action
with Dr. Devon Price

5/3/23

This episode dives deep into some of the more foundational questions around being Autistic and neurodiversity, tying this into the larger systems we are embedded in. Our guest, Dr. Devon Price, helps us explore the concepts of masking and authenticity and how we, as professionals supporting Autistic people, can push back against these pressures. Dr. Devon Price is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proudly Autistic person. He has written ‘Unmasking Autism’ and ‘Laziness Doesn’t Exist’.
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Show Notes

Learn more from and about Devon’s work:
- Social Media
- Books
- Link to Devon’s Medium articles & specific articles referenced:
- ‘My Autism Checklist: Autism! It isn’t just for quiet boys who love trains!”
- ‘How can I teach my autistic students to love their disability?’
- Recent article about flirting: Why Does Nobody Flirt With Me? How Do I Deal with my Social Anxiety?
- Article on Systemic Shame (the theme & title of Devon’s next book)
Autism-affirming resources that Devon recommended (by autistic creators):
- Neurowonderful by Myth Schaber (they/them) (YouTube channel, Twitter)
- Autisticats: Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, website/blog
References to previous episodes of Two Sides of the Spectrum:
- Lei Wiley-Mydske episode, “Changing the World with Books, Narwhals, and Letting Kids Say ‘No’” (68)
- Rachel Dorsey episode, “The Neurodiversity Paradigm & Strengths-Based Goals” (35)
- Kristie Patten episode, “A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism Interventions” (4)