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Unmasking Social
Welcome to Unmasking Social – the podcast where autistic teens and young adults, families, and professionals come together to explore real, authentic ways of building friendships, community, and identity.
Hosted by a speech-language pathologist with nearly 15 years' experience with autism and ADHD and social communication, this show goes beyond basic advice. Each episode features candid conversations with self-advocates, educators, mental health professionals, and teens themselves – all unmasking the myths and pressures around “fitting in.”
Whether you’re navigating social expectations, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how we connect in a complex world, Unmasking Social is here to empower you with strategies that align with our core values: empathy, curiosity, and self-acceptance.
🌟 Launching this summer. Hit follow and join the conversation!
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https://open.spotify.com/show/0pJUS1hby5UtO7EAttixiA?si=882eba9b095c4db5
Listen on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasking-social/id1822086192
Unmasking Social
Latest Episodes
42: From Uganda to Unmasking Social with Enachu "Frederick" Edmos
Dive into the powerful story of Enachu "Frederick" Edmos, a true changemaker from Lira City, Uganda. From childhood struggles, orphanhood, and witnessing the suffering of children with autism and disabilities in the refugee campe in...
Literacy, Executive Functioning, and Neurodivergence - An Honest Conversation with Jenn Volpe, SLP
Tune in for an emotional, eye-opening journey with two passionate (and funny) professionals breaking down the complexities of literacy, executive functioning, and what it truly means to support neurodivergent learners. This episode is raw...
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40: Gifted Isn’t Easy: Mark Talaga on Talent, Pressure & Potential
In this episode of Unmasking Social, I speak with Mark Talaga about his journey from professional gaming to counseling gifted and neurodivergent youth. We explore asynchronous development, emotional intensity, and why giftedness is abo...
39: Speech Time Fun: What Adolescents Need With Hallie Sherman
In this episode of Unmasking Social, I sit down with Hallie Sherman, founder of Speech Time Fun, to talk about what happens when speech and language therapy truly meets teens and tweens where they are. Hallie shares why so many middle ...
38: A Social Exodus: What Passover Really Means Now
Passover tells a story about freedom. But how many Jews left Egypt? Why did so many fear the comfort of leaving slavery?Liberation always comes at a cost - leaning into the discomfort of the newness of it ALL.In this solo episode,...
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