Illuminate Family Workshop: Friends & Family Guide to Speech Therapy & ADHD Coaching Treisha Wan

[Phoenix Spotlight Series]
When seeking support for your child, teen, and family, you not only want someone with the expertise and background, but you also want someone who gets it. Someone who can be real and authentic with you. In this Phoenix Spotlight series, we've been carefully selecting professionals who are compassionate, strength-based, and creatively support families.

In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Chelsea Matteson and Dr. Katherine Sanchez, the driving forces behind InSight Psychology located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join us as they share their unique perspectives on supporting children and families navigating anxiety. Get a picture of what it might look like to start seeking support.

We're excited to share this enlightening conversation with you, providing guidance and inspiration as you navigate the journey of nurturing your child's mental health and overall well-being.

You’ll get to hear:


Their personal backgrounds and journey to opening InSight Psychology 
How being a parent shapes and influences their practice
Importance of finding a provider that’s aligned and the right match for you and your family
Separation anxiety in kids: what it looks like, how they can support
Getting to the root cause
What the therapeutic journey can look like for some families 
What parents can learn from an evaluation
Importance of building a narrative about self in age-appropriate terms
Upcoming Open House and children’s book series



Get connected with our guests:
Website: https://www.insightpsychology.health/
Email: admin@insightpsychology.health
Located in the Grayhawk area-- N. Scottsdale Road & 101


Stay Connected:
Website: https://www.illuminatefamilyworkshop.com/
Instagram: @illuminatefamilyworkshop
Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com
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[PHOENIX SPOTLIGHT SERIES]



Is snoring normal? Are all kids destined to have braces? How does sleep impact our ability to regulate our emotions?



In this episode, we explore the interconnectedness between our oral facial muscles, breathing, sleep, and more with Kelley Rubio, Clinical Director, and owner of My Myo My Health. With her years of expertise as a dental hygienist and orofacial myologist, Kelley shares invaluable insights, from assisting infants with tongue ties and feeding issues to addressing why toddlers may wake up grumpy. Additionally, she sheds light on how poor sleep can exacerbate characteristics of inattention and distractibility commonly seen in our ADHDers. Join us as Kelley empowers listeners with her wealth of knowledge and expertise!



You’ll get to hear:


Kelley’s professional and personal background 


Impacts of an open mouth breathing


Impacts of tongue resting position on speech sound development


What intervention looks like for infants, toddlers, school aged students and adults 


How to prioritize this type of intervention


How her team works with airway aware orthodontists 


How to get more specific information about you or your child


Impacts of disordered sleep breathing, normalization of snoring





Get connected with our guest:

Website: https://mymyomyhealth.com/

IG, Youtube, TikTok: @mymyomyhealth

Located in Phoenix, East Valley and virtually


Stay Connected:

Website: https://www.illuminatefamilyworkshop.com/

Instagram: @illuminatefamilyworkshop

Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com

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[PHOENIX SPOTLIGHT SERIES]

Megan Eldridge is an occupational therapist and the founder Scribble2Script, a handwriting development and vision therapy program. Her and her team have been changing lives in the Valley since 2003.

This episode is a must-listen as Megan highlights characteristics and symptoms of immature sensorimotor systems, many of which may go unnoticed. You'll get to hear the interconnectedness of reading challenges, messy handwriting, and eye tracking, and gain a deeper understanding of how the development landscape has evolved for today's students.

Quotes from our guest, Megan Eldridge

“If we can identify it [the root cause to a symptom] and resolve it, we should do it.”

"Development has changed. Kids are not showing up to the classroom the way that they used to."


Get connected with our guest:
Website: https://scribble2script.com/
Phone: (480)614-1232
Located in Paradise Valley - Tatum & Shea

Stay Connected:
Website: https://www.illuminatefamilyworkshop.com/
Instagram: @illuminatefamilyworkshop
Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Friends & Family Guide to Speech Therapy & ADHD Coaching" by Illuminate Family Workshop. In this episode, Treisha Wan welcomes Dr. Alaina Puff, a distinguished school psychologist and intuitive coach based in Phoenix, specializing in highly intuitive children.



Discover the world of Flow State Coaching & Consulting and unravel the challenges faced by highly intuitive kids in our modern mental health system. Dr. Puff shares a free resource - a highly intuitive quiz for kids and adults - available on flowstateaz.com.



Explore the characteristics of highly intuitive children and the support they need when struggling. Gain valuable insights into when parents typically seek help and the limitations of private practices within insurance compliance models.



Join us for a deep dive into reframing emotions, addressing guilt, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Dr. Puff shares client stories, highlighting the transformative power of being seen and the beautiful opportunity for inter-generational healing.



As we wrap up, reflect on the courage it takes to seek help, reprogram the way you were raised, and the healing that happens within a supportive community. Don't miss this empowering conversation that aims to unlock potential and promote growth in every child.



Quotes from our guest, Dr. Alaina Puff:

“Our modern system of mental health is failing this subset of kids [highly intuitive kids] in a lot of ways. And failing their families as well, as far as giving them support and resources.”



“The interesting thing about intuition is that it’s highly heritable. Meaning if you have a  child that you’re perceiving to be highly intuitive, it’s likely you are too.” 



“They have big ideas, developmentally advanced from where we would expect them to be and they also felt things so deeply. For young people this can cause a lot of distress because they are still learning how to regulate their emotions.



“Flow State was born out of the intention of not only preventative intervention but from strengths based approach. There’s nothing wrong with your child. They may be struggling in some areas that they need support in and that’s okay. I think we can all identify with that to some degree.”



Get connected with our guest: 

Website: https://www.flowstateaz.com/

IG: @dralainapuff, @flowstateaz

Email: drpuff@flowstateaz.com





Stay Connected:

Website: https://www.illuminatefamilyworkshop.com/

Instagram: @illuminatefamilyworkshop

Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com

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AZ Local Spotlight Series! 🌟

Discover the magic of The Tot Spot Phx, a vibrant hub for learning and community on 32nd Street & Lincoln. This premier destination is designed for littles aged 0 - 3 and their caregivers, providing a nurturing space to play and grow. From engaging classes to delightful drop-in play times for babies and toddlers, The Tot Spot Phx is a haven for early childhood development.

In this episode, you'll get to hear: 🎙️
1:00 - Vision behind The Tot Spot Phx

7:00 - Benefits of a “series model” for developmental groups 

10:00 - Play space or therapy space? What is Tot Spot Phx? Power of knowledge and practice situations being available to all caregivers

12:00 - Benefits of group setting for picky eaters 

“We don’t fit into this neat box because we’re not clinical and we’re not purely play. That’s the point. We’re kind of like an extension of the home and maybe the village that people had in times past”

“So much of our cohort are raising kids on our own without that embodied knowledge of generations who have raised kids”

“Where are they supposed to get that information?”

“You don’t have the have a problem to want or need information”

15:00 - What happens when you provide one strategy for a family to carryover into their home into their everyday life and how that impacts development 

16:00 - Information overload for parents

17:00 - Behaviors that are part of being a toddler, Common parent fears of being their toddler to a group

18:00 - Strategies for toddlers to help them exercise their “waiting” muscles, what they learn being in a community space

21:00 - Special considerations for when new sibling arrives

22:00 - Benefits of being a part of a community; Unique milestones for each stage of toddlerhood

24:00 - How to practice skills at home without peers, benefits of moments of frustration

27:00 - Milestones: Crawling was taken off the CDC developmental milestone; Special considerations for locomotion and movement transitions

30:00 - Being a strengths based therapist, looking at what the child is doing vs what they are not doing. 

31:00 - Upcoming Classes and Series at The TotSpot PHX 

Get connected with The Tot Spot PHX: 
Website: https://www.thetotspotphx.com/
Instagram: @thetotspotphx
Contact Cynthia: info@thetotspotphx.com

🌟 Who would you like to hear from next?
Nominate a future child-centered & heart-centered local by emailing hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop! 


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Instagram: @illuminatefamilyworkshop
Email: hello@illuminatefamilyworkshop.com

Are you a family member, educator or therapist supporting a multi-modal communicator, utilizing AAC or other assistive technology to communicate? This episode is tailored just for you. Join us as we outline four essential recommendations to facilitate a seamless and successful teaching process for your student and other individuals learning to use these communication devices.



Discover invaluable insights gleaned from practical experience in the field, understanding why these approaches are pivotal for effective implementation. We'll emphasize the significance of continuity in services and its impact on the user's progress. Don't miss this episode for crucial tips on creating a supportive environment and enhancing communication through AAC and other assistive technologies!



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