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.
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Unmasking Social
21: The Heart of Connection: Understanding DIR/Floortime with ICDL CEO Jeffrey Guenzel
In this episode of Unmasking Social, host Sharon Baum sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Guenzel, CEO of the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), to explore the power of the DIR/Floortime approach in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals. The conversation looks deeply into yhe foundations of human development, emphasizing that it all begins with relationships and meaningful emotional connections.
Jeffrey discusses the crucial distinction between development and learning, reminding us that true growth is not just about acquiring knowledge or skills - it’s about deepening the capacity for emotional and social connection. Together, they examine how the DIR/Floortime framework supports teens and tweens in building these capacities by meeting them where they are - through joy, curiosity, and authentic engagement.
The discussion also highlights the value of a transdisciplinary approach, where therapists and professionals collaborate to address the whole person rather than isolated challenges. By focusing on sensory regulation, emotional understand. To learn more about ICDL and Dr. Jeffrey Guenzel, https://www.icdl.com/ or follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/icdl_dirfloortime/.
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