We Rock the Spectrum, a gym in Pomona that caters to children, including those with special needs, was burglarized on Mother’s Day, the owners say. Now, they’re asking for help to fix damages and replace stolen merchandise. Steve Kuzj reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 14, 2019. READ ARTICLE
POMONA, Calif. (KABC) — Cold-hearted thieves hit a Pomona gym that works with special-needs children, and cameras captured them swiping thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, including kids toys. Katie Haines is the owner of We Rock the Spectrum, a play gym for kids of all ages and all needs. “It was incredibly devastating because it was Mother’s Day and I am a mom,” she said. Haines said her gym caters to all children, including those with special needs. She said it’s more than a gym, it’s a home. Haines said the suspects stole about $3,000 worth of merchandise, including costumes and toys, and a computer and printer from the front counter. They only opened in September, but their clients come from all over the area to play in the sensory-safe zone. Kayla Hall, 14, is the karaoke manager and is angry because her sanctuary was damaged. Kayla and the rest of her friends are now hoping someone will recognize the thieves in the video. …
Marked by musicality, the ‘berbuka puasa’ affair at 176 Avenue saw two great Malaysian singers under one roof: Ning Baizura and Atilia Haron belted out tune after tune to an appreciative audience primarily made up of parents and kids from We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym. Manicures, haircuts and an animated storytelling session kept everyone preoccupied until the golden hour of iftar.
PARENTING an autistic child is extremely demanding, and the lack of guidance and information can have a massive impact on the child’s development and ability to cope with real-life situations. To highlight teaching techniques and offer an insight on the matter, a special project called Project Haans for Autism Awareness organised by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) students together with Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur was held. The event, held at the medical centre, consisted of forums on the topic of parenting a child with autism as well as job coaching and inclusion. Additionally, a messy play demonstration by occupational therapists was conducted. Event organiser and UKM postgraduate student from the Faculty of Education, Desiree Kaur, said, “Autism is a spectrum that manifests differently in each individual. UKM’s Faculty of Education (Special Education) course titled ‘Collaboration and Consultation in Education’ requires students to carry out a collaborative event with inclusive elements. “Hence, the main purpose of this event is to collaborate with partners and provide a platform …
Devon and Octavia Brown welcomed members of the GSPACC for a gathering to celebrate their new ownership of We Rock The Spectrum, which they officially marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony. We Rock The Spectrum is located at 160 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park.
We Rock the Spectrum announces its Developmental Resource Fair — a day for families with children of all abilities to come together in awareness, understanding, and support. The event will be held at 160 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be local special needs vendors, event sponsors, food, ABA & OCT therapists, rockin’ music plus awesome deals & discounts! It will be a wonderful opportunity for families to become educated about what is available and feel the support of an entire community. We Rock the Spectrum is a franchise opportunity that provides sensory-safe play for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development. Each gym features ten pieces of therapeutic equipment. This equipment is specifically designed to work with many of the sensory processing issues that children on the spectrum face, while providing all children with the sensory-diet necessary for improved learning and neurological development. For example, the zip line helps children with …
Every evening, Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin and his wife Nori Abdullah print out the next day’s schedule for their son Timor, detailing all his activities for the entire day. The timetable is illustrated with images and visuals of the following day’s activities. Should there be last minute changes to the schedule, his parents would prepare the 10-year-old for the disruption to his routine ahead of time. Such schedules are crucial in helping Timor maintain a sense of calm and order. Timor has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and, as with many children (and adults) on the spectrum, an adherence to routine is crucial. A sudden interruption to a set routine could make him anxious and lead to tantrums. In the seven years since Timor was clinically diagnosed with autism, Khairy and Nori have had to face the realisation that their child understands the world differently and, as such, needs to be nurtured differently. “Honestly, you never fully come to terms with or understand completely a child …
Autism rates have risen sharply across the United States over the last two decades, but services and support available to those on the spectrum have not kept pace. In this Sound Ideas feature, GLT looks at how families in McLean County seek help for their children with autism and how those kids strive for independence as they become adults. “I’m ready to go Easter Egg hunting,” Kevin Innis of Normal declared. The 6-year-old boy does just that as mother Monica Innis watches. ISU graduate student Alex Berry acts as a sensory-friendly bunny at We Rock the Spectrum’s Easter egg hunt in Bloomington. Credit Becky Clark This, however, is not your typical Easter Egg hunt. A relatively new Bloomington business called We Rock the Spectrum hosted the event with a limited number of children and what’s called a sensory-friendly Easter bunny. It was owner Becky Clark’s idea. “Some bunnies, they have the big heads on them and they are a little bit freaky looking to the …
Normal, Ill. (HOI) – A McLean County gym for kids is making sure Easter is for everyone this week with sensory-friendly egg hunts. We Rock the Spectrum promotes themselves as an inclusive space for all kids to play, including those with special needs. Thursday they hosted their first egg hunt of the week to allow a sensory-friendly Easter celebration with a low-key bunny, snacks, craft and of course eggs! Owner Rebecca Clark says she knows the important of these special events because her son is on the autism spectrum. “That’s the idea behind the sensory-friendly event where it’s not too crazy, not too chaotic but fun and memorable for the families,” said Clark. The egg hunts are done in small groups to allow kids the time and space they need for their search. The next egg hunt is Saturday, April 20th from 9am- 12pm. Click here for their Facebook page. Click here for their website. 17 Fort Jesse Rd, Normal, IL 61761 (309) 808-4058
Children on the autism spectrum can hunt for Easter eggs at a Bloomington gym that specializes in serving children with special needs. We Rock the Spectrum hosted its first Easter egg hunt yesterday and hosts another hunt from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Owner Becky Clark said she limits the number of children to create a safer, more controlled environment and includes a sensory-friendly Easter Bunny. “Some bunnies they have the big heads on them and they are a little but freaky looking to the kids, so we specifically bought a costume for her that did not obscure her face so they can see her and see her eyes,” Clark said. “We just wanted her to be low key and play with the kids.” Parents said it was nice to take their children out without having to say ‘I’m sorry.’ Reece Knipe, 6, was among the dozen children who looked for Easter eggs at a sensory-friendly event Thursday at We Rock the Spectrum in Bloomington. …
