69 - Jeaneen Tang and Play Dumb & Sabotage

Jeaneen Tang, speech-language pathologist and mother of a special needs child. Along with her over 20 years of experience with working go with children and adults with neurodiversity, she also has an 11 year old son who is neurodivergent. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and stroke at 13 months old. Her personal and professional relationship with this amazing population has forever changed her. She hopes to change their world too. She recently published her first book called PLAY DUMB & SABOTAGE. Through preventative training, she believes we can achieve success and raise confident communicators. Episode Highlights:Playful Communication for Young Kids -  Why “playing dumb” is a powerful strategy to encourage communication and problem-solving in young kids.Practical Tips for Parents - Easy techniques from Play Dumb and Sabotage that parents can use daily to prompt kids to express themselves.Creating a Positive Environment for Communication - How humor and playful “sabotage” lower pressure and make it easier for kids to engage in conversation.Quick Start Guide for Parents - Steps to implement these strategies right away, with tips for adapting them to different developmental stages.Jeaneen’s playful approach helps kids open up, speak up, and build confidence through fun communication strategies.Website: www.playdumbandsabotage.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/playdumbandsabotage Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.comEmail: [email protected] Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent