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EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – COVID-19 closed many Oklahoma businesses and nearly closed a small gym in Edmond, designed for special needs children. But knowing its value to so many special needs children and to their parents, its owners went to great lengths to keep their doors open, while also keeping those priceless smiles on all the kids’ faces, including six-year-old Chris Perkins. “He’s severely autistic, non-verbal, and he does 32…

The winter doldrums have arrived. Save a few sunny and 70 degree winter days, the weather outside is seasonally appropriate, and aside from bundling up and embracing the chill, it’s pretty easy to get into a low-activity funk. With three kids, that’s not an option. I’ve seen those cool contraptions that attach to doorways to turn them into makeshift monkey bars, but around my house, it is a true necessity…

Even if you haven’t been to We Rock the Spectrum, you might have heard that we have one particularly popular piece of equipment—the zip line! It’s not hard to figure out that there are many adults who love to zip line—just go to an amusement park, cruise ship, or an outdoor adventure camp.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of restrictions on these zip lines that don’t allow kids to ride—especially…

What’s Happening at We Rock The Spectrum Summer Camp This year as the summer was approaching, we wanted to make it extra special for our kiddos.  So We Rock The Spectrum Summer Camp was born!   We originally planned for summer camp to be half a day, or about 4 hours long.  But after many of our WRTS parents asked us about a whole day program, we decided to extend…

Planning for your kid’s birthday party can be so stressful.  You might have a lot of ideas, but why does it have to be so hard to plan one party for all your friends and family that doesn’t completely stress you out? You shouldn’t be stressed--you should be able to enjoy giving your child the best birthday party ever. If you don’t already know how we can do that for…

EDMOND, Oklahoma - Tucked away in a strip mall in Edmond is a brand-new escape and an oasis for kids who need just a little space. It's a place called We Rock The Spectrum just off Broadway and 33rd. It’s a sensory gym for kids with autism where they can come be themselves. The name comes from the diagnostic spectrum on which children with autism are placed. On Saturday, they got to do just…

EDMOND, Okla. - There's no judgment at a gym designed for children on the autism spectrum. Two sisters just opened it in Edmond this weekend. The slogan says it all. "Finally a place where you never have to say I'm sorry." A new gym created for children on the autism spectrum. "We understand some kids have rough days. They have difficult behaviors. Parents don't have to feel ashamed,” said Kristin Haynes,…

“Being the Grand Club Sponsors for Walk Now for Autism Speaks Los Angeles was one of the most incredible days of my life!” says founder Dina Kimmel.We stood in front of over 60 thousand people and know now more than ever that when a WRTS is opening, we are making a difference in the world and giving a home to so many families. “Finally a place where you never have…