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The Ultimate Family Day in Cedar Rapids: Easter Egg-Stravaganza + Parent Class on April 4th

March 26,2026

If you’re a parent in Cedar Rapids, Marion, or the surrounding areas, April 4th is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful (and fun) days you’ll have all spring. At We Rock the Spectrum – Cedar Rapids, we’re bringing together something powerful: 👉 A high-energy, kid-loved Easter Egg-Stravaganza👉 A deeply impactful Parent Class: […]

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New sensory-safe children’s gym for all abilities opens this weekend near Cedar Rapids

March 23,2026

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new children’s gym designed to serve kids with autism and other special needs is opening in the Cedar Rapids area this weekend. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, an international franchise focused on sensory-safe play, will hold the grand opening of its Cedar Rapids-area location Saturday at 3281 Armar Drive […]

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New Marion gym offers judgment-free play space for children on autism spectrum

March 23,2026

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) – A new gym in Marion is giving children on the autism spectrum and their parents a place to be themselves. The We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is a space for children like Ivy Sylvester. While she hasn’t been diagnosed, her mother said Ivy has tendencies that can leave her feeling […]

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How Siblings of Children with Autism are Affected

March 18,2021

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 […]

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7 Ways We Rock the Spectrum Helps Children with ADHD

March 18,2021

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 […]

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10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew By Ellen Notbohrn

January 11,2021

The child who lives with Autism may look “normal” but his or her behavior can be perplexing and downright difficult. Today, the citadel of autism, once thought of as an incurable disorder, is cracking around the foundation. Every day, individuals with autism show us they can overcome, compensate for, and otherwise manage many of the […]

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Are You Looking for a Great Place for a Special Needs Child to Play?

January 11,2021

Are you looking for a great place to take your children to play? Do you have a special needs child or children and aren’t sure where to bring them for a fun environment that will also help them develop their sensory, motor and other skills? We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym is a great place […]

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Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry is Not Just a Slogan!

January 11,2021

At We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym, the slogan of “Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry” is not just a slogan, but words the staff lives by to create their culture and environment around. As the best kids fitness gym in the area their facility is full of awesome equipment […]

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Learn About We Rock The Spectrum

January 11,2021

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym is one of the best kids gyms there is and is ready and able to help all kids of all ability levels be able to grow, develop, and have a whole lot of fun. Their gym is full of awesome equipment, a friendly, full trained, and attentive staff, and […]

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