Girl Unmasked

Emily’s Girl Unmasked is a welcome addition to the literature on Autistic masking and unmasking that I’m sure will bring so many readers self-recognition and comfort. For far too long, Autistic gender minorities, women, and other marginalized groups have had to hide our differences – by celebrating hers and baring her story, Emily helps empower a growing movement of unmasked Autistics to better accept themselves – Devon PriceEmily’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 BradyVulnerable, 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. We have never been alone. A beautiful testament from one of our most amazing young advocates. – Elle McNicoll, bestselling authorEmily has produced 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. Emily’s story shows both the potential tragedy of being unrecognised as autistic in a world that’s not designed for us and the revelation that understanding you’re autistic can be, and she has been brave enough to talk about her experiences to help others. – Cathy Wassell, CEO Autistic Girls Network charity & author of Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person.A brilliant, thorough exploration of autistic experience, delivered with humanity, compassion and vivid clarity. – Pete Wharmby, author of UntypicalThe book I wish I’d been able to read when I was younger – Sara Gibbs, author of Drama Queen

EMILY KATY, 22, lived as an undiagnosed autistic girl for nearly seventeen years.

After completing her degree in 2022, she qualified as a mental health nurse. She has a large, highly engaged following on Twitter and Instagram (@ItsEmilyKaty) and a blog, where she talks about autism and mental health.

Emily is a Trustee of the charity ‘The Autistic Girls Network’, a former Governor and member of the CAMHS young people’s council for her local NHS trust, and in 2021 to celebrate the International Day of the Girl, she was selected by the Women of the World Foundation as one of their 2021 40 Young Leaders.

She lives in Hertfordshire with her family and two dogs, and loves books, writing, scrapbooking and Greys Anatomy.

This is her first book.