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
39: Speech Time Fun: What Adolescents Need With Hallie Sherman
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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 and high school students disengage from therapy, and how honoring their interests, voice, and goals can completely change the experience.
We explore how making therapy fun is directly related to building connection, establishing relevance, and supporting motivation. Hallie discusses practical ways SLPs can build buy-in, create age-respectful sessions, and let students help guide what meaningful progress looks like for them.
Hallie also shares her inspiring journey from school-based clinician to full-time entrepreneur, creating resources and professional development for SLPs nationwide after recognizing a major gap in materials for adolescents. This conversation is packed with insight for therapists, educators, and anyone supporting older neurodivergent and neurotypical students.
You can follow Hallie on SLP Elevate Membership and on Instagram at Hallie Sherman 💜 speech 💜 SLP (@speechtimefun) • Instagram photos and videos. You can by her book: The Secondary SLP Roadmap: Motivating Students to Crush their Speech and Language Goals: Sherman, Hallie: 9781394301713: Amazon.com: Books.
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