The Early Signs Your Child Needs More Support

About this episode

Luba discusses the early signs that indicate a child may need additional support and emphasizes the importance of parental intuition.

Long before children can use their words, they communicate through behavior, their play, their reactions, and the patterns parents and teachers notice but can't always name. In this solo episode, Luba walks through the everyday signs that quietly signal a child may need more help, from delayed speech and frustration-driven meltdowns to sensory red flags, feeding challenges, rigid routines, and motor concerns. She explains why these cues so often get dismissed with "wait and see," why waiting rarely makes things easier, and what actually happens when a family reaches out for support. Most of all, she reminds parents that their intuition is powerful, that there is nothing wrong with them or their child, and that they don't need a diagnosis or anyone's permission to start advocating right now. Connect with Luba: Instagram: @lubapatlakh Pre-order Bobo Wears a Bowtie : bobowearsabowtie.com Luba's website: lubapatlakh.com The Confident IEP Parent ebook: theconfidentiepparent.com 00:01:09 The everyday behaviors that signal your child needs more support 00:01:36 Why behavior is your child's first language 00:02:33 Your gut is data too 00:03:05 Speech and communication signs to watch for…

People in this episode

Host: Luba Patlakh-Kaplun

Topics covered

• child development
• parenting
• support for children
• behavioral signs
• communication
• sensory needs
• advocacy

Keywords

• child support
• behavioral cues
• delayed speech
• sensory red flags
• feeding challenges
• rigid routines
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Confident IEP Parent, Instagram, lubapatlakh.com, bobowearsabowtie.com, theconfidentiepparent.com

Products: Bobo Wears a Bowtie

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