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WRTS is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, we provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum.
LEARN MORENON PROFIT“Celebrated my son’s 5th Birthday at We Rock the Spectrum and it was awesome. Perfect for preschool age, private party, and great party room for food & cake. All of the kids had a blast and numerous parents commented on how wonderful the gym was. Highly recommend for birthday parties."
Markita S.
“Great experience! So nice for families with a child with special needs! No one was stressed or overstimulated.”
Haley J.
“My grandson had a blast and I was grateful he could be physical on such a blustery winter day.”
Jodi G.
“Had my daughter’s 4th birthday party here. The staff were so incredibly sweet and helpful. I had 25 kids ranging from ages 6 months - 12 years and there was literally something for everyone to play with/on. The place is clean and well kept. I would 100% recommend and I’m planning to have future parties here."
Ambrea M.
“Celebrated my son’s 5th Birthday at We Rock the Spectrum and it was awesome. Perfect for preschool age, private party, and great party room for food & cake. All of the kids had a blast and numerous parents commented on how wonderful the gym was. Highly recommend for birthday parties."
Markita S.
“Great experience! So nice for families with a child with special needs! No one was stressed or overstimulated.”
Haley J.
“My grandson had a blast and I was grateful he could be physical on such a blustery winter day.”
Jodi G.
“Had my daughter’s 4th birthday party here. The staff were so incredibly sweet and helpful. I had 25 kids ranging from ages 6 months - 12 years and there was literally something for everyone to play with/on. The place is clean and well kept. I would 100% recommend and I’m planning to have future parties here."
Ambrea M.
“Celebrated my son’s 5th Birthday at We Rock the Spectrum and it was awesome. Perfect for preschool age, private party, and great party room for food & cake. All of the kids had a blast and numerous parents commented on how wonderful the gym was. Highly recommend for birthday parties."
Markita S.
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A former special education teacher has brought what is believed to be the first open-play concept gym in Ohio for those on the autism spectrum to the Columbus area. We Rock The Spectrum, 1250 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center, opened several weeks ago, according to co-owner Lyndsey Vidra. “It has gone really well,” Vidra said. […]
READ ARTICLEAs another amazing summer comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories made at We Rock the Spectrum Columbus Summer Camp! This summer, our campers enjoyed 10 exciting themed weeks, each designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and imagination. Whether they were digging for fossils during Dinosaur Week, exploring the […]
READ ARTICLEThe Columbus Dispatch Cohen Clokey beamed as he bounced on the trampoline at his mother’s encouragement. The 2-year-old then bent to retrieve a ball and threw it toward the basketball hoop mounted on the trampoline’s rim. People with disabilities feel forgotten: ‘The pandemic has not been very good to me’ Despite missing, the smile didn’t […]
READ ARTICLELEWIS CENTER, Ohio — The footsteps of 7-year-old Owen Boulter are usually followed by wheels. “He knows what he wants but he can’t tell us,” Owen said. Owen’s big brother Aiden, has cerebral palsy. “I get a lot less attention for that reason,” said Owen. And there are a lot less places they can go […]
READ ARTICLECover to Cover has started a new chapter in Upper Arlington. Original owners Sally Oddi and Carl King retired in June 2017 and sold the children’s bookstore—a longtime Clintonville fixture—to Melia Wolf, who opened the new location in January. The shop, 2116 Arlington Ave., features regular storytimes and was scheduled to host a Jan. 21 […]
READ ARTICLEA former special education teacher has brought what is believed to be the first open-play concept gym in Ohio for those on the autism spectrum to the Columbus area. We Rock The Spectrum, 1250 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center, opened several weeks ago, according to co-owner Lyndsey Vidra. “It has gone really well,” Vidra said. […]
READ ARTICLEAs another amazing summer comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories made at We Rock the Spectrum Columbus Summer Camp! This summer, our campers enjoyed 10 exciting themed weeks, each designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and imagination. Whether they were digging for fossils during Dinosaur Week, exploring the […]
READ ARTICLEThe Columbus Dispatch Cohen Clokey beamed as he bounced on the trampoline at his mother’s encouragement. The 2-year-old then bent to retrieve a ball and threw it toward the basketball hoop mounted on the trampoline’s rim. People with disabilities feel forgotten: ‘The pandemic has not been very good to me’ Despite missing, the smile didn’t […]
READ ARTICLELEWIS CENTER, Ohio — The footsteps of 7-year-old Owen Boulter are usually followed by wheels. “He knows what he wants but he can’t tell us,” Owen said. Owen’s big brother Aiden, has cerebral palsy. “I get a lot less attention for that reason,” said Owen. And there are a lot less places they can go […]
READ ARTICLECover to Cover has started a new chapter in Upper Arlington. Original owners Sally Oddi and Carl King retired in June 2017 and sold the children’s bookstore—a longtime Clintonville fixture—to Melia Wolf, who opened the new location in January. The shop, 2116 Arlington Ave., features regular storytimes and was scheduled to host a Jan. 21 […]
READ ARTICLEA former special education teacher has brought what is believed to be the first open-play concept gym in Ohio for those on the autism spectrum to the Columbus area. We Rock The Spectrum, 1250 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center, opened several weeks ago, according to co-owner Lyndsey Vidra. “It has gone really well,” Vidra said. […]
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