Jeaneen Tang is a dedicated speech-language pathologist, educator, and proud mother of a neurodivergent child. With over 20 years of professional experience working with children and adults with neurodiversity, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and lived experience to her work...
…Jeaneen’s journey took a personal turn when her son suffered a traumatic brain injury and stroke at just 13 months old. Now 11, her son is a thriving, verbal, and empathetic young boy. Inspired by his progress, Jeaneen has made it her mission to empower parents, caregivers, and educators to raise confident communicators—starting from birth.
Jeaneen is the author of the groundbreaking book, PLAY DUMB & SABOTAGE: Strategies to Spark Language in Young Children and Special Needs Learners. The book focuses on early language development and offers practical strategies to help children build communication skills—before they need formal therapy.
Through this guide, Jeaneen aims to prevent speech delays by equipping adults with simple, mindful communication techniques. Her approach is rooted in early intervention, responsive interactions, and play-based learning.
Jeaneen’s vision is bold:
“I want to educate every parent, caregiver, and educator who works with young children—so we can reduce the number of kids who require speech therapy.”
By shifting how we interact with children from the earliest stages—through gestures, eye contact, intonation, and vocal play—Jeaneen believes we can lay the foundation for leadership and lifelong communication skills.
Informed by her work in early intervention (ages 0–3) and fueled by her experience as a special needs mom, Jeaneen noticed that many children who were referred for speech therapy were otherwise developing typically.
By applying the strategies she shares in PLAY DUMB & SABOTAGE—and offering parent coaching—she’s helped families see dramatic improvements in their child’s communication. The book is easy to read, practical, and filled with real-life tips that anyone can implement right away.
Jeaneen is available for:
She offers real-life examples of how to create language-rich environments by “under-anticipating” a child’s needs, prompting meaningful communication instead of passive responses.
Connect to Jeaneen:
IG personal: @jt808
IG business: @playdumbandsabotage
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