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On average, Autism affects 1 in every 68 children, and 1 in 42 boys, according to Autism Speaks. It is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States, and can costs families upward of $60,000 per year. And currently there is no cure or medical detection for Autism. As part of National Autism Awareness Month, we talked with Cassidi Jobe, a local mom whose two sons are both on…

Swings, hammocks, an indoor zip-line, yoga classes and music therapy are all offered at a children’s gym in the Northland near Zona Rosa. We Rock the Spectrum is an indoor sensory gym designed to provide inclusive play opportunities for children with and without disabilities. All of the equipment is sensory-based. Owner Cassidi Jobe explains children with disabilities like autism or sensory-processing disorder need different types of input when they play.…

We Rock The Spectrum - Kansas City's Grand Opening was featured on KMBC. They interviewed Founder and CEO Dina Kimmel as well as the Owner of Kansas City, Cassidi Jobe to learn more about the new establishment.

How Siblings of Children with Autism are Affected As parents of children with Autism, we understand they require specialized care and attention. Depending upon which part of the spectrum a child falls under, the extent of the support will vary from helping them accomplish daily tasks to needing assisted care on a continual basis. Regardless of the extent of the therapy solutions, parents try anything and everything to give their…

We created the We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym (WRTS) franchise with a unique purpose: to provide children with autism and other special needs an inclusive play environment they could enjoy with their peers. At WRTS, children are able to take advantage of sensory play equipment in order to grow and develop the skills they will need later in life. Our inclusive philosophy allows children of all ability levels to…

The team at We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym offers a long list of activities for special needs children to participate in and enjoy with their typically developing peers. This allows parents of special needs children to have a place to take all their children and know they won’t be separated, but instead offered the opportunity to play, grow and develop together. The We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym has…

Birthday parties are getting bigger and bigger each year with parents trying to find a great way to celebrate the special day for their children. If you are looking for great ideas for kids birthday parties you should check out the facilities at the We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym. Their facility offers four different birthday party packages to choose from in order to celebrate your child’s special day. The…

By partnering with many non-profits and companies that are associated with and fully committed to helping children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the staff at We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym continues to be the leader in the development of children on the Spectrum. Their use of unique and fun equipment, toys, creative activities, and classes has made them a stand out and destination for parents of…

Even though the We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym is an inclusive gym that allows children of all ability levels to be able to play and grow together, they offer specialized classes, programs and equipment for children with autism. This allows the team to offer fantastic autism support services such as their classes that help to develop social and physical skills, sensory play equipment to help develop sensory skills and…

Has your child been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Does your child have other special needs? Are you feeling a bit frustrated with the lack of development from government run programs that mean well, but you know there has to be more to help your special needs child develop? You are in luck, the best place for you to take your special needs child is to the We Rock The…