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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
28: Autism Without Borders: Stephen Shore’s Global Advocacy
In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation of Unmasking Social, Dr. Stephen Shore, an international autism advocate, professor, and author, explores autism through a global lens. Drawing on his experiences traveling to more than 58 countries, Dr. Shore shares how cultural beliefs, values, and systems shape the way autism is understood, supported, and experienced around the world. Together, they discuss the universality of sensory challenges, the critical role of parents as advocates, and why community-based participatory research must meaningfully include autistic voices.
Dr. Shore introduces the concept of Daily Life Therapy, emphasizing balance, dignity, and cultural responsiveness in everyday living. The conversation also highlights the importance of early intervention, mental health support, and moving away from deficit-based models toward inclusive, strengths-based approaches.
This episode is a reminder that autistic behaviors are human behaviors - and that true inclusion happens when autistic individuals are partners in shaping research, programs, and policy worldwide. You can find Dr Stephen Shore and his work easily on linked in; (1) Stephen Shore | LinkedIn and DrStephenShore.com.
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