You’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists Zazi & Tess
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Zazi and Tess are two speech and language therapists with a combined 21 years experience working with children, parents and educators. In this pod we discuss our own experiences, common pitfalls and share our strategies and expertise, whilst having a good laugh along the way. We’re here to empower adults to feel confident navigating all things kids. Follow us on Patreon and Instagram at Youvegotthispod
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Episode #17: What’s Stimming And Are You Doing It?
This episode explores the world of stimming: what are they, who does them and why?! Zazi and Tess discuss their stims, finding commonalities between their cricket feet and enjoyment for sharp items in their hands (weird, we know). They explain why stims shouldn't (for the most) part be discouraged, but give practical strategies for if they become self injurious. As per usual, Zazi and Tess share what's going on in their personal lives, from masseter botox to topical steroid withdrawal.
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Episode #16: What To Do If Your Child's Language Is Delayed
In this episode, Zazi and Tess talk about their top three language strategies to support all children with making their language boom. Tess gives her best Peppa Pig impression, showing that one must do anything to get the attention of a little one during shared reading! These strategies are supportive of children with and without language delay and go hand in hand with Episode 15. Make sure to listen to Episode 15 first, and download the free resource from https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis to help your little one with their language journey!
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Episode #15: Language Delays and Autism - How to Spot Communication Differences In Your Child
In this episode Zazi and Tess discuss some key features that your little one might have delayed language development. They also highlight what they are looking for as speech therapists when doing home visits, in particular the flags for autism. This episode is supported with a milestones handout on our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis) and is Part 1 of a two part series.
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Episode #14: How Botox Might Be Affecting Your Child's Development
On this episode Zazi and Tess explore the strategy of affect (emotional signalling) and its importance on your child's development. They highlight how much of what we communicate relies on affect and the impact Tess' botox might be having on her work as a therapist.
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Episode #13: Is Your Child's Speech Delayed?
Have speech milestones got you stressed? Zazi and Tess discuss the most common speech errors and at what age you'd expect them to be gone. They also explain some red flag speech errors which indicate speech therapy might be required and as per usual, highlight some key strategies which will help bring your child's speech development along. This episode is best listened to with Episode 10 - Strategies Speech Therapists Wish You Knew.
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Episode #12: Sibling Struggles - Tackling Tough Behaviours When There’s a New Baby
In this episode, Zazi talks about August’s experience of bringing Etta into this world. They give strategies for reframing your thinking and unpacking the do’s and don’ts of managing stress behaviours in your little one.