New Gym in Broussard, LA for Children of All Abilities
In Broussard, LA, a new sensory-friendly gym has opened its doors, catering to children of all abilities. We Rock the Spectrum is an international children’s gym franchise that offers a public sensory gym for children, infants, and toddlers. The facility is equipped with twelve pieces of therapeutic equipment for kids to enjoy in a safe and inclusive environment.
Unique Therapeutic Equipment for Enhanced Development
The facility includes twelve pieces of therapeutic equipment, such as a trampoline, a zipline with a slide, and a crash pit. These are specially designed to support children with autism and other special needs, helping to enhance physical and neurological development through exercise and socialization with other children, as many children in their younger years learn primarily through playing with their peers.
“Since opening those doors, I’ve enjoyed connecting with parents the most, especially the ones that walk a similar journey that we do. It’s been amazing to hear the stories about this place, and how much we needed it in our community.”
Inspired by their Son’s Autism
The gym is owned by Courtney and Adam LeBlanc, whose 12-year-old son is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They were inspired to bring Autism Awareness and Acceptance to the community, and We Rock the Spectrum franchise operates in eight countries and 27 states. The gym’s mission is to create the best sensory gym for autism and provide the best indoor playground franchise opportunity available.
Activities for Kids and Parents
The gym offers parent’s night out, respite care, birthday and private parties, and soon will offer camp services when school is out. The LeBlancs believe this kids gym will fill a void that many did not realize was missing in Lafayette.
A Safe Place for All Children
Courtney’s main mission was to provide a safe place for all children and offer an inclusive environment. It was important for the LeBlancs to have an environment where the neurotypical kids and special needs kids can learn from one another.
CEO and Founder, Dina Kimmel, an autistic mom from California, created We Rock the Spectrum with the goal of providing the best sensory gym for autism and an indoor playground franchise opportunity available.
Connecting with the Community
Since opening, the LeBlancs have enjoyed connecting with parents and hearing stories about how much the gym was needed in their community. The gym is open from Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When speaking about the gym, Courtney said:
“What struck me the most is the motto for the company, finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry. That really hit home for me because when you go to trampoline parks, your constantly as a parent of a special needs kid saying I’m sorry”
