In this episode, Brian and Jeaneen Tang discuss:
The role of personal experiences in shaping career paths and passions, particularly in caregiving and speech therapy
Challenges and experiences with speech delays in children and adults
Importance of early intervention and speech therapy
Coping strategies for dealing with communication issues in both children and elderly family members
Key Takeaways:
Personal caregiving experiences, such as managing a child's severe brain injury or helping a sick family member, can deeply influence one's approach to both professional and personal caregiving responsibilities.
Identifying red flags in speech development—such as a child not babbling by one year or not combining words by age two—is critical for parents to seek early intervention, which can significantly reduce the need for long-term therapy.
The "play dumb and sabotage" strategy encourages caregivers to intentionally under-anticipate a child's or adult's needs, thereby fostering opportunities for them to practice communication and engage actively.
Speech delays in children don’t always mean long-term special education is necessary, and early intervention, especially between ages zero to three, is vital as federally funded programs can help address delays before they become more serious.
"My book is not just for children with special needs, but it's for every child... If we can get every parent educated... it'll really change the world." — Jeaneen Tang
BUY her book, PLAY DUMB AND SABOTAGE
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