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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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Unmasking Social: The Podcast - YouTube
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasking-social/id1822086192
Unmasking Social
Social Sparks: Fueling Friendship and Confidence in Neurodivergent Youth with Lauren Greenwood
Sharon sits down with speech-language pathologist and creator Lauren Greenwood to explore practical, neuro-affirming ways to build social-communication confidence in kids and teens. Lauren shares the origin story of her SOCIALSPARK Conversation Picture Cards, why these portable and context-specific visual scaffolds reduce cognitive load while maximizing social attention, and how “small talk” and small moments can turn into greater connections with others. They discuss the importance of social communication skills, the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, and the tools and strategies that can help bridge the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, especially teens and tweens with Autism and AuDHD.
The conversation highlights the importance of connection over perfection in social interactions and offers hope for fostering meaningful relationships in a rapidly evolving social world.
You can follow Lauren and the SOCIALSPARK curriculum on https://www.socialsparkspeech.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialsparkspeech/
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YouTube: Unmasking Social: The Podcast - YouTube