In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Jeaneen Tang, a speech-language pathologist, advocate, and author of Play Dumb and Sabotage.
They discuss
Jeaneen’s journey in early intervention
Navigating IEPs
Her personal experiences raising a child with disabilities.
The conversation covers practical strategies for fostering language development, building inclusive communities, and empowering parents to support their children. Jeaneen emphasizes the importance of collaboration among parents, educators, and peers, and shares actionable tips to create opportunities for meaningful communication and growth. This insightful episode inspires inclusion and advocacy for all.
Key Takeaways:
Early Intervention Matters: Addressing developmental needs early is critical to achieving long-term success and progress.
Inclusive Collaboration: Effective inclusion requires teamwork among parents, educators, and peers.
Practical Communication Strategies: Techniques like "play dumb" and "sabotage" encourage children to develop language skills naturally.
Navigating IEPs: Parents need to be informed advocates, leveraging support and understanding legal rights.
Perspective Shift: Empathy grows by seeing the world through the eyes of individuals with disabilities.
Jeaneen’s definition of inclusion: Inclusion is creating an environment that is accepting and encouraging to a person who might learn differently or might present differently.
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