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Girl Unmasked

How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life

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Girl Unmasked

By: Emily Katy
Narrated by: Emily Katy
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 A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Emily's moving book is a powerful testimony that shines a light on the continued failure of health services to provide any kind of meaningful improvement for autistic people. Should be essential reading for mental health professionals and anyone with autism in their lives.' - FERN BRADY, author of Strong Female Character

'This book will bring so many readers self-recognition and comfort.' - DEVON PRICE, author of Unmasking Autism

'Vulnerable, affecting and deeply personal, this book will go from a message in a bottle to a rallying cry for many autistic women, girls and young people. We are not alone.' - Elle McNicoll, bestselling author

'A brilliant, thorough exploration of autistic experience, delivered with humanity, compassion and vivid clarity.' - Pete Wharmby, author of Untypical

'A magnificent read which manages to be informative, engaging, sad and uplifting all at the same time. Whether you're discovering that you're autistic yourself or you simply want to understand autistic people better, this is a must-read.' - Cathy Wassell, CEO Autistic Girls Network charity & author of Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person

'The book I wish I'd been able to read when I was younger.' - Sarah Gibbs, author of Drama Queen

To the outside world, Emily looks like a typical girl, with a normal family, living an ordinary life. But inside, Emily does not feel typical, and the older she gets, the more she realises that she is different.
As she finally discovers when she is 16, Emily is autistic. Girl Unmasked is the extraordinary story of how she got there - and how she very nearly didn't.

Still only 22, Emily writes with startling candour about the years leading up to her diagnosis. How books and imagination became her refuge as she sought to escape the increasing anxiety and unbearable stresses of school life; how her OCD almost destroyed her; how a system which did not understand autism let her down; and how she came so close to the edge that she and her family thought she would never survive.

In this simple but powerful memoir, we see how family and friends became her lifeline and how, post-diagnosis, Emily came to understand her authentic self and begin to turn her life around, eventually becoming a mental health nurse with a desire to help others where she herself had once been failed.

Ultimately uplifting, Girl Unmasked is a remarkable insight into what it can be like to be autistic - and shows us that through understanding and embracing difference we can all find ways to thrive.©2024 Emily Katy (P)2024 Octopus Publishing Group Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Autism Thought-Provoking Inspiring Emotionally Gripping

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This audio book was thought provoking and difficult to listen to at times due to the fact that the author is so similar in traits to my own child that its heartbreaking to think what his future struggles could entail.

I've listened to many books on this subject and this is one of the best.

Thought provoking

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amazing and helpful advice made me understand me and know that it's ok to be me

girl unmasked

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I feel incredibly honoured to have listened to the author’s story. Sadly, it’s an all too familiar one. I feel so inspired by her, but also so sad that so many people are being let down by the system. Things definitely need to change! Amazingly written. Thank you so much.

Inspiring and thought provoking

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I found this book interesting, insightful and thought provoking. I love how Emily recognises her privilege at the beginning and the difference in experiences. I loved the balance of personal stories and thoughts, research, quotes and views. Well balanced. Listened to it in one day.

Brilliant book, well read

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Emily Katy writes openly and honestly about being autistic in a challenging world.
Emily tells her story of living in a loving and supportive family, who are learning with Emily to understand the difference of being autistic, in a neurotypical world.
Emily is 'perfectly neurodivergent' and 'Girl unmasked' will no doubt be helpful for so many who will identify with her experiences. This book will also help people with their own self inquiry and self discovery.
Emily shares her hopes for universal design to be part of the future as a standard.
Thank you Emily for sharing your experiences, so we can all benefit from your reflections and learnings.
This wonderful book made me cry, laugh and reflect.

A brave, honest & helpful account

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As the parent of a 10 year old autistic girl i hope that this book will help her when she is older. Thank you Emily for putting your experience in this book.

Honest, heartfelt and simultaneously distressing and uplifting to listen to.

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I have an autistic son and have taught lots of autistic boys over the years. It was so helpful listening to Emily’s story to get more of an insight on how autism is for a high functioning female. Thankyou Emily for sharing your story. I cried and smiled through it, you touched my heart. I’m now off to buy two copies for two friends who are struggling with their daughters.

Every person should read this

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Thank you for being the voice you are, for sharing the journey you have been on and continue to navigate.
I’ve never listened to an audiobook right til the very end, until now.
You are amazing and I am so thankful for your autistic mind.
From one autistic to another.
Fi x

Outstanding

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An incredible, brave, honest and raw reflection. It was a privilege to listen. Thank you.

Reflective and enlightening

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This has been amazing for me to read/listen to as a mother of an 11yr old autistic daughter

It has validated the measures we go to in order to support our daughter. It is difficult to separate adolescence/autism and knowing and understanding is the only thing we can do to help

Excellent book!!!!

Honest personal experience

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