As the parents of a young child with autism, Jeff Kachuba and Mary Topoleski thought the Southern Ocean County area lacked an exercise facility that could cater to their son and others with similar needs. Read More Here
AUDUBON, N.J. – Pip Carty noticed there weren’t many places for her to take her son Julian who has a sensory disorder. “There aren’t a lot of options and for a lot of families the only way to access equipment like this is to be going through therapy and it’s not always accessible for all families,” said Carty, owner of We Rock the Spectrum – Audubon. So, they decided to open up a gym for such families called We Rock the Spectrum. The idea is to create a gym for all kids, a place where no parent ever has to say: I’m sorry. “A lot of our families that come in have a child with special needs, but they find that all of the kids in their family can play here. So, we’re really big on inclusion,” said Carty. Watch Segment Here
By: Heather McMechan Contributing Writer July is here and you know what that means. It’s probably too hot to go outside. I’m sure you’re wondering what to do with the kids and you could use a break from heat or the afternoon rainstorm. I have the scoop on some indoor places that will keep everyone happy this July. We Rock The Spectrum Boca We Rock The Spectrum Boca is an indoor playground that specializes in playtime for children with special needs. They have suspended equipment with swings for balance and vestibular treatment. Crash mats and crash pillows for fun, motor planning, and strength. Tunnels, zip line, and a trampoline for building leg and core strength. We Rock The Spectrum Boca is located at 19635 State Road 7, Suite 46, in Boca Raton, Fl 33498. Call 561-218-0128 for more details. Read More Here
I say it again and again. But, I shouldn’t. I don’t know why I can’t seem to stop myself. Why do I seem to care so much about what everyone else thinks when it comes to my son’s needs? I won’t do it anymore. I won’t apologize for me or for my son. The sign on the all inclusive kid’s gym, ‘We Rock the Spectrum’ says it all. “Finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry.” Read More Here
‘Tennis For Fun‘ Competes At Florida Special Olympic Summer Games www.tennisforfun.org. Westfield Full Inclusion Back To School Bash The Westfield Mall Full Inclusion Back to School Bash is returning for a third year, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. Westfield Mall, Simply Events, and We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym join together to create an event where families can support our children’s differences in a fun, and safe interactive learning environment. The Full Inclusion Back to School Bashes cater to both neurotypical and neuro-diverse children with hands on activities, family and school resources, health and wellness services, after school programs, learning centers, safety resources and more. The event starts with 250 kids receiving scavenger hunt pages. After completing the hunt each child will receive a free, full-size backpack and school supplies. All families can enjoy local Tampa Bay mascots, princesses, super heroes, an entertainment stage, interactive workshops, MOSI, tons of free school supplies and back to school discounts at mall retailers. …
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 103 degrees this weekend, breaking a 20-year record. Weather officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor activity during the heat wave. Here’s how to keep the kids — and your head — cool this weekend in Long Beach. The beach is an obvious choice on a hot day, just make sure to drink lots of water and use sunscreen. Mother’s Beach and Colorado Lagoon are good spots with limited wave action for even the littlest swimmers. A recent report gave good grades for the water quality at both beaches. Alamitos Bay also features an inflatable water playground off its newly rebuilt dock for the entire summer. Dive into the depths without getting too wet at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This summer, the aquarium is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with new exhibits, programs and events. General admission starts at $30 for adults and $18 for kids 3-11. Libraries are a resource for not only books, but also relief from the heat. Long Beach libraries have several events and activities scheduled for this weekend, including “Budding Builders” at …
Meet Anjali Gulati—Loudoun County resident and the owner of We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gyms in Sterling. This inclusive facility for children has been a labor of love for Anjali and her family. Anjali’s son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at five years old, and she soon realized the importance of having a place where not only her son, but all children could play and interact, a place where they felt comfortable and welcomed. One only has to read the testimonials to understand why her business is a godsend for so many families. The gyms not only offer open play time, but offer two other levels of services: Respite and Break Time Care, and One-to-One Attendant Care (which is designed to provide a break for families of children with special needs). Anjali has a professional background in accounting, but always had a passion for helping people with special needs. At 43 years old she found her purpose and reached out to the owner of the …
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Playtime hasn’t always been this fun for 7-year-old Julian Carty, whose sensory processing disorder often prevents him from getting off the ground. “I really wanted to try [the zip line], but my body wouldn’t really let me do it so I tried and tried and practiced and practiced and it finally worked and I went on it and faced my fear and I got it,” he said. These kinds of victories are part of the goal of the newly opened We Rock the Spectrum gym in Audubon, New Jersey, which aims to be a sensory-safe space, especially for children with autism and special needs. Read More Here
What is it like to have a sensory processing issue? “Your body feels wiggly, and you can’t control it,” said Julian Carty, 7. “It’s hard to do it,” he said. “It took me a while to figure it out.” After lots of practice, and lots of therapy, Carty has a good enough handle on his issues to make it through the school day while keeping focus. Afterwards, though, he often wants to come home and crash into a beanbag chair, or run around the yard of his Collingswood home with friends. Come Saturday, however, he’ll have a different option. That’s when his mom, Pip Carty cuts the ribbon on the new Audubon location of her sensory-friendly gym, We Rock the Spectrum. Read More Here
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) – We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym offers a safe and inclusive environment for children of all abilities. The sensory gym caters towards kids on the autism spectrum but is a great place for any child to learn while exercising. They have suspended swings, a zip line, trampoline, an indoor playground, sensory-based toys, a fine motor area, and arts and crafts. They also offer classes to help develop kids in a safe and comfortable environment, including a hands-on art class called “Art for All.” The art class is a great way for children of all abilities learn and express themselves in a supervised, completely harmless setting. For more information on We Rock the Spectrum, and what they have to offer visit their website. Watch Video Here
