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UNMASKED

The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence

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UNMASKED

By: Ellie Middleton
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Whether you are neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or want to be a better ally, UNMASKED will help you make sense of it all, and put the power in your hands.

Ellie was 24 when she learned she wasn't broken. She wasn't a bad person, she was neurodivergent. Her late diagnosis of ADHD and autism was like a lightbulb being switched on and she could finally start to heal from the trauma of being un-diagnosed and mis-understood for so long.

Since getting her diagnosis, Ellie has made it her mission to change the way we think about autism, ADHD and neurodivergence and in UNMASKED she shares what she has learned along her journey.

Written in a bite-sized style for whizzy brains like hers, Ellie shares chapters on mental health, pretty privilege, how to navigate the workplace and the importance of self-diagnosis so that we can all better understand and celebrate neurodivergence, and ultimately make the world a more inclusive place.

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Critic reviews

This book will change lives! A cracking read and a must for folks with brains who do things differently
Brilliant deep dive into neurodivergence: provoked many eureka! moments.
I absolutely LOVED Ellie's book - her advice is reassuring, liberating and empowering and will help you be more you
I loved it. I'm so impressed by Ellie's courage and wisdom, this book is comforting and clever, but most of all kind
As someone who is neurodivergent, I think Ellie Middleton is the perfect voice to represent what is a beautiful but vastly misunderstood way of being. Her work is so important, this book will be a gamechanger.
A compassionate and informative account of how to work with your brain and the patchwork nature of diversity. Neurologists listen - you need to use this in your diagnoses
Ellie's book is like having a heart-to-heart with your BFF who just 'gets' your brain! Packed with personal & relatable stories, practical tips, and still manages to educate at the same time. It's a must-read to make our world more inclusive and understanding for neurodivergent people.
This book will change your life - and the world. An inspiring & validating reminder for neurodivergent people that they are not alone. I can't wait to recommend this to the people I coach.
I'm in awe - can't stop reading. So many lightbulb moments and so beautifully written, beautiful gorgeous incredible.
Finding out that you're neurodivergent generates as many questions as it answers. Ellie knows this all too well, and takes us on a journey through her deeply relatable story of self-discovery and quest for knowledge, repackaging her intensive research in a digestible, easy-to-use handbook for understanding autism and ADHD. Unmasked is the compassionate, practical and thoughtful guide to neurodivergence we've always deserved. I wish this book had existed when I was growing up as an undiagnosed AuDHDer, and I know that reading Unmasked will give parents, doctors and teachers the knowledge and confidence to finally accommodate and celebrate our differences. Ellie is going to change - and save - lives with this book.
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As an adult who has recently become aware I'm autistic, there is surprisingly little out in there in terms of of what to do for support, what it means to be autistic, or how to start removing the mask. I tried and failed to get through Dr Devon Price's unmasking book, and found this one to be far more objective, practical, and relatable. I especially appreciated the support at work chater, and will be taking some of these suggestions to my employer. Thanks Ellie for sharing your story.

The unmasking book I was looking for

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I am a mum of a 10 yo, who has been asking me for the past 3 years why life is so hard for him and not for others. When he made his first friend at the age of 9, he was shining. It was the best couple of months of my life. When he was told to ‘go away, you are so annoying’ we both cried. I was convinced he ‘simply’ suffers from social anxiety. I don’t know whether he is autistic or not, but this book has opened up so many new opportunities and possibilities in understanding him (and himself) better - I am really grateful and cannot wait to continue learning and educating others about neurodiversity. Thank you very much Ellie.

Wow, just wow

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I have read several many books about Neurodiversity since my diagnosis. But I think this has to be the most affirming of all of them. It is full of kindness, good solid useful information and hope! And I loved it.

Wonderful Useful Affirming book

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my heart goes out to everyone, this is a great listen into the insight if neurodiverity
helped me to understand what my son is going through

fantastic book that helped me to understand my recently diagnosed son

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Thanh you for writing this book and scaring your story, Ellie. My 13-year-old daughter has recently been diagnosed with AuDHD and masks hugely, so much so that no one believes her when she tells them about her diagnoses. She is slowly beginning to share her diagnosis more widely and beginning her journey to live a more authentic life. This book was hugely helpful. Thank you.

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