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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: From Meltdowns to Meaning

This isn’t just an event day.
It’s a chance to support your child and yourself.

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🐣 Easter Egg-Stravaganza (April 4th)

Looking for an Easter event that actually works for all kids?

We’ve designed this experience to be:

• Structured (so kids know what to expect)

• Sensory-considerate

• Fun without overwhelm

What to Expect:

✔️ Egg Hunt Sessions (no chaos, no crowd overwhelm)
✔️ Optional Photo Sessions
✔️ Safe, inclusive play environment
✔️ Designed for neurotypical AND neurodivergent kids

This isn’t your typical “run and grab eggs” event.

This is:
👉 Predictable
👉 Supportive
👉 Actually enjoyable for families who usually avoid events

Pro tip: Sessions will fill fast. The structured format makes this one parents trust.

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🧠 Parent Class: From Meltdowns to Meaning

While your child plays, you have an opportunity that most parents never get.

A chance to finally understand:
👉 Why the behaviors are happening
👉 What your child is actually communicating
👉 How to respond in a way that builds connection (not conflict)

Led by:

Beau Franklin (PhD, CCC-SLP, MBA-HCM)

What You’ll Learn:

• How meltdowns are often nervous system responses, not behavior problems

• The role of body awareness (interoception) in communication and regulation

• Practical strategies for:

  • Feeding challenges

  • Toileting struggles

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Emotional regulation

Walk Away With:

✔️ Tools you can use that same day
✔️ A new lens on your child’s behavior
✔️ More confidence as a parent

This is not theory.
This is real-world parenting support.

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❤️ We Rock Care (So You Can Focus)

Here’s what makes this event different:

While you attend the parent class, we offer:

✔️ Break Time Care (1:4 ratio)

• Structured, supervised play

• For toilet-trained children

✔️ Respite Care (1:1 support)

• Individualized attention

• Ideal for children needing more support

This means:
👉 You can actually be present in the class
👉 No distractions
👉 No guilt

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🎯 Why This Day Matters

Most events give you:
👉 Entertainment or education

This gives you both.

Your child gets:

• Joy

• Movement

• A safe, inclusive experience

You get:

• Understanding

• Tools

• Relief

And that combination?

That’s where real change starts.

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📍 Event Details

Location: We Rock the Spectrum – Cedar Rapids
Date: April 4th

Choose Your Experience:

🎟️ Egg Hunt Session (9am or 2pm)
📸 Add a Photo Session
🧠 Attend Parent Class
        👶 Add We Rock Care

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🚀 Don’t Wait to Book

Events like this don’t just fill up…

They fill with the exact families who need them most.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “There has to be a better way to handle meltdowns”

• “I wish events were easier for my child”

• “I just want to understand what’s going on”

This is your day.