Meet Jeaneen Tang, a licensed speech therapist and single mom raising special needs child. In this powerful conversation, she reveals the common mistakes parents make unknowingly make that can delay their child's speech development, and exactly how to fix them.
In this episode you'll discover:
✨ The #1 thing parents do that sabotages speech progress
✨ Why waiting too long can cost your child years of development
✨ Simple at-home strategies speech therapists use with their own kids
✨ How to advocate for your child in the school system
✨ Real talk about raising special needs kids as a single parent
ABOUT JEANEEN:
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric speech therapy, autism spectrum disorders, and apraxia of speech. Single mom to amazing kids navigating their own speech journeys.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneen-tang-707a6730
Website: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com
RESOURCES:
Book: Play Dumb & Sabotage Book: https://amzn.to/4oF1GhK
Compound Effect: https://amzn.to/4nKmiU8
The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/4o5Swtz
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Jeaneen Tang
00:58 Journey to Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist
02:23 Understanding the Need for Speech Therapy
04:58 The Role of Parents in Early Language Development
10:03 Navigating Single Parenthood
11:42 Challenges of Being a Single Mom
14:00 Building a Supportive Community
16:17 Influential Books and Personal Development
18:44 Non-Negotiables for a Healthy Life
21:25 Instilling Kindness in Children
23:33 Cultural Differences in Communication
24:10 Empathy as a Superpower
26:25 Influential Figures in Life
28:52 The Importance of Playfulness
30:16 Inspiration Behind Writing a Book
32:08 The Impact of Music on Language Development
34:56 Feedback and Validation in Writing
36:32 Target Audience for the Book
41:53 Seeking Help as a Parent
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