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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.
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Unmasking Social
37: Boundaries That Build Connection with Jillian Bober
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Boundaries don’t start with rules- they start with the language we use.
In this episode of Unmasking Social, we’re joined by parent coach Jillian Bober, a SEIT, Kindergarten teacher and parent coach at Coachable Change. She brings a grounded and compassionate lens to setting boundaries, creating structure, and supporting children in a way that actually feels safe and sustainable.
Jillian shares how clear limits, paired with specific and consistent language between parents and children, become a powerful gateway to setting and maintaining those boundaries. We explore how this approach reduces overwhelm while building trust, especially for children who struggle with regulation, flexibility, and attention. Jilian also reflects on how her own experience with ADHD shapes the way she shows up for families, offering both empathy and practical strategies.
This conversation highlights the balance between holding boundaries and maintaining connection, and what it really looks like to create a home environment where kids can feel secure, understood, and capable.
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