Monthly Archives: December 2020

During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we celebrate the great accomplishments and contributions that those with Down syndrome make in our lives everyday. There’s nothing that people with Down syndrome can’t do and they have broken barriers and shattered stereotypes, time and time again. Here is a list of just some of the ROCKIN’ men and women with Down syndrome who are changing the world. 1) Sujeet Desai Sujeet Desai is…

For the first time since opening our doors in 2010, We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym has added two NEW pieces of equipment to our gyms. We’re excited to introduce you to the Climbing Mountain and Rope Bridge! Originally featured on the We Rock on Wheels bus, these two pieces of equipment are joining our official roster of specially designed sensory equipment that we currently offer at all our gyms. The Climbing…

In the midst of a global pandemic, many parents are trying to navigate through a new normal, including taking on the roles of teacher and daycare provider within their homes. Furthermore, parents of special needs children must find workarounds to provide the best possible care since many of the services their children need are not available right now. While some days are better than others, even the best of parents…

Screening for autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a difficult process. There are currently no medical tests to diagnose ASD. Doctors must instead rely on behavioral and developmental observations for a diagnosis. But, with a better understanding of autism and its behavioral patterns, doctors can now provide a reliable diagnosis by the time kids are 2 years old. However, most parents still take on the “wait and see” approach, waiting…

Stay tuned!