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Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
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Essay Topics
Analyze how Unmasking Autism applies the social model of disability to Autism, contrasting it with the medical model.
Examine Price’s arguments against pathologizing Autism. How does this perspective challenge traditional views of Autism?
Analyze the intersectionality of Autism with other identities such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status, as presented in the book.
Discuss the importance of narratives and personal anecdotes from Autistic individuals in the book. How do these narratives enhance the reader’s understanding of Autism?
Analyze the concept of “masking” in Autistic individuals, as discussed in the book. What are the implications of “unmasking”?
Evaluate the implications of Price’s arguments for policy and advocacy for Autistic individuals.
Discuss how Unmasking Autism addresses the experiences of Autistic individuals across different stages of life.
Analyze Price’s critique of common Autism interventions and therapies.
Discuss how Unmasking Autism could contribute to the future direction of Autism research.
Reflect on how Unmasking Autism expanded or challenged your personal perceptions and understandings of Autism.
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