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Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Celebrating special interests\u003cbr\u003e- Cultivating Autistic relationships\u003cbr\u003e- Reframing Autistic stereotypes\u003cbr\u003e- And rediscovering your values\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask--and it's time for greater public acceptance and accommodation of difference. 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