Parenting Special Needs: Speech Therapy Tips & Early Signs of Delay w/ Jeaneen Tang| Wheel with It

Parenting Special Needs: Speech Therapy Tips & Early Signs of Delay w/ Jeaneen Tang| Wheel with It PodcastParenting a child with special needs can be challenging—especially when it comes to speech delays and communication. In this episode, speech therapist Jeaneen Tang explains early signs and practical strategies.In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with speech therapist Jeaneen Tang to break down what parents often miss when it comes to helping their child communicate and thrive.From early warning signs of speech delays to everyday strategies that actually work, this conversation focuses on real-world insight—not theory.If you’re a parent navigating speech delays, developmental challenges, or just trying to better support your child, this episode gives you practical tools you can use right away.⸻👇 In this episode: • Early signs of speech and communication delays • What parents often misunderstand about child development • How speech therapy actually works • Simple ways to support your child at home • The role of patience, consistency, and environment • Why communication is more than just talking⸻🎯 Who this is for: • Parents of children with special needs • Families dealing with speech delays • Caregivers and educators • Anyone interested in child development and communication⸻🔗 Listen & follow:Listen on all platforms:👉 https://getwheelwithit.comSubscribe on YouTube:👉 https://wheelwithit.com/youtubeFollow Devon & the podcast:👉 https://wheelwithit.com/followusConnect with Janeen:jt808](https://www.instagram.com/jt808/) Facebook: [Jeaneen Tang](https://www.facebook.com/jeaneen.tang)

Instagram: [Play Dumb and Sabotage](https://www.instagram.com/playdumbandsabotage?igsh=MTJmdjltMXQyOXo0Yw==)

LinkedIn: [Jeaneen Tang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneen-tang-707a6730/)

E-Speakers: [Jeaneen Tang](https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/48888/preview)

Website: [Play Dumb and Sabotage](http://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/)

Use the chapters below to jump to key moments in this conversation with speech therapist Jeaneen Tang, including early signs of speech delay, common parenting mistakes, and practical ways to support your child’s communication and development.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

00:42 Welcome to the Podcast

01:00 Meet Jeaneen Tang

01:42 Jeaneen's Career and Personal Story

03:01 The Role of a Speech Therapist

08:31 Jeaneen's Book: Play Dumb and Sabotage

11:11 Challenges and Strategies in Speech Therapy

14:04 Understanding Autism and Speech Therapy

16:24 Tips for Parents and Educators

22:56 Influences and Future Plans

27:43 Conclusion and Social Media Links