On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Dr. Laura Gumbiner from the Florissa Center to discuss the importance of accessible developmental, behavioral, and mental health services for children and families throughout the Sauk Valley.Learn how the Florissa Center was created, the wide range of evaluations and support services they provide, and why collaboration with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations is essential to helping children flourish. Dr. Gumbiner also shares insights into selective mutism, neurodivergent support programs, community education initiatives, and the upcoming Florissa 5K event.For more information about the Florissa Center, visit:https://florissacenter.org

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🎤 Highlights:

0:36 What Is the Floressa Center?

1:11 How the Autism Program of Illinois Led to Floresta

2:00 Why Many Families Haven’t Heard of Floressa

3:08 Why These Services Are Important in the Sauk Valley

4:07 Diagnostic Evaluations & Therapy Services Explained

5:48 Summer Social Group for Neurodivergent Teens & Tweens

6:36 Viewer Questions & Community Engagement

7:00 Understanding Selective Mutism

7:57 Success Story From School-Based Therapy

8:29 The Importance of Community Partnerships

9:42 How Families Can Contact Floresta

10:13 Upcoming 5K & Brain Health Event

10:47 Community Training & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Education

11:35 Final Thoughts on Helping Kids Flourish

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