WESTFORD – A health club in Westford is ensuring all youngsters have a spot to make use of their power and their senses.
Samantha O’Brien utilized her background in occupational remedy to open “We Rock the Spectrum.”
Their motto is “Lastly a spot the place you by no means need to say I am sorry.”
“Like right here, we perceive that youngsters are busy. They stumble upon issues, they knock issues down. Generally they’ve meltdowns, generally the phrases that they select aren’t well mannered and that is okay,” O’Brien instructed WBZ-TV.
“There’s a lot pleasure right here. That is simply so infectious. You simply cannot not be glad once you’re right here,” mentioned basic supervisor Kristen Deibele.
At We Rock the Spectrum they concentrate on having youngsters play with a goal of exercising all their senses.
“So not simply your sight, odor, style, sound, contact but in addition these physique senses that are proprioception and vestibular, which lets your mind know that your physique is shifting,” O’Brien mentioned.
That is additionally a spot for youths which have neuro and bodily diversities. The frequent language is enjoyable.
“We wish all youngsters to return in right here and we’re completely different as a result of we make it possible for our neurodivergent and particular wants youngsters are also profitable in the identical place,” O’Brien instructed WBZ.
Children like to play so a health club is at all times the right place however for among the mother and father, who’s kiddos have neuro and bodily diversities, We Rock the Spectrum is gold.
“It isn’t simply nice that the youngsters can play right here, nevertheless it’s additionally nice that the mother and father can really feel relaxed and comfy and know that their youngsters are welcomed right here and their youngsters are understood right here,” mentioned Deibele.
“That has overwhelmingly been probably the most rewarding a part of this. To listen to from mother and father that they’re amazed at how lengthy their youngsters can play, how profitable they are often over time,” O’Brien mentioned.
We Rock the Spectrum additionally works with a non-profit known as “My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Basis.” They supply an inclusive surroundings in all communities and guarantee all youngsters can attend lessons and all of the social expertise applications.
For extra data, go to the We Rock the Spectrum web site.
