Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma - Couverture souple

Pearson, Amy; Rose, Kieran

 
9781803882116: Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1803882115 ISBN 13 : 9781803882116
Editeur : Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

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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À propos de l?auteur

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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Éditeur
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1803882115
ISBN 13 
9781803882116
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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