Unmasking Autism, by Dr Devon Price | Let's talk about Autism ACCEPTANCE!

For 2025, we've moved from Wednesday to Saturday!* This meeting is now held online (but if you happen to be in Saigon, Vietnam, message me to attend in person! 😊

Who are the 'masked' Autistics? There are more of us than you might think! Yes, I said 'us', as my high masking meant I wasn't officially diagnosed until my 44th birthday. Autism and other forms of neurodivergence are often invalidated or casually bypassed as a 'mindset' issue in personal development media🫤, so it's about time we dive into this topic. Join is in June to discuss Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing our Hidden Neurodiversity, by Dr. Devon Price*.* Whether you are (or think you are) Autistic, or have any contact with high-masking Autistic people (we all do), this discussion is for YOU!

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This meeting will be facilitated by a full-time Life Coach (me) and former university educator with over a decade of international experience in facilitating discussions across groups from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs. We value inclusivity 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖤💛❤️✊🏽 and insist on respectful discussion. We are not a 'positive vibes only' crew. We invite you to bring your WHOLE self to the discussion! Wanna suss me out ahead of time to see if we'll 'gel'? Then feel free to have a snoop here ☺:

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Note: This will not be a discussion about how to 'cure' autism, nor a debate about whether it is caused by vaccines (it's not)!

From the book jacket:

For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical and spend their entire lives trying to hide their Autistic traits. In particularly, Autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender nonconforming people.

Blending cutting-edge research, personal insights and practical exercises, Dr Devon Price examines the phenomenon of 'masking' and makes a passionate argument for authenticity. A powerful call for change, Unmasking Autism gifts its readers with the tools to uncover their true selves and build a new society--one where everyone can thrive on their own terms.
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At this meetup, we will discuss Price's insights on Autism acceptance and how they may or may not relate to our own lives. We will also discuss how we can support ourselves and others in navigating the 'unmasking' process. Love the book? Hate the book? No time to read the book? You're all welcome! #leisuretimeisaprivilege

Looking forward to seeing everyone 😎

Kindest regards,

Leslie Crudup Villagarcia
-Your No-Nonsense Life Coach-
Visit leslievcoaching.com to book a free online life coaching consultation.

Time/Date: Saturday, 21st of June 3pm AEST, (12pm GMT +7- Vietnam)

*This change is to allow greater accessibility across time zones.

Learn more about our book club by watching the video at
bit.ly/LeslieVBookClub