Finally a Place Where I Never Have to Say I’m Sorry
We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS) is a sensory gym that caters to children of all abilities. The first WRTS was founded in the US in 2010, with the aim of creating the best sensory gym for autism; one that fosters learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. The motivation behind the founding of WRTS was simple yet profoundly inspirational – founded on inclusion and the idea that no parent should have to apologise for differences that are out of their control.
For many autism parents and parents of children with special needs, there’s no need to explain further. They instantly feel a sense of relief knowing that there is someone else — someplace else — that understands.– CEO & Founder, Dina Kimmel
The First International Location of The We Rock the Spectrum Franchise
With over more than 60 locations in the US alone, WRTS opened its first international franchise at Evolve Concept Mall in Ara Damansara in 2016. Having a place that was safe for children with autism and special needs was necessary. Recognising this, co-owners of Malaysia’s We Rock the Spectrum, Rahmah Mahmood, Nori Abdullah, and Hana Jamaluddin, having visited the WRTS gym in Los Angeles themselves in 2015, decided to bring this amazing franchise to Malaysia. Apart from providing affordable safe spaces for children, We Rock the Spectrum – Ara Damansara also hopes to raise awareness of autism among Malaysian parents, and Malaysians as a whole.
Inclusive Philosophy, Embracing Diversity
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym takes their fundamental beliefs seriously, striving to live them every day. WRTS offers an inclusive philosophy; believing that by allowing children of all ability levels to play together, they are able to learn a great deal from one another.
At We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, we believe in inclusivity. We care for everyone. We are the gym for ALL kids offering an inclusive philosophy via a welcoming environment. We embrace diversity and believe in supporting families – Nori Abdullah
Ten Specialised Pieces of Sensory Equipment
What makes We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym unique is its ten pieces of sensory equipment. These ten pieces of specialised play equipment are designed and manufactured for WRTS, with the developmental needs of children with sensory processing disorders in mind.
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Zip Line The zip line is a great way to build strength and muscle endurance, enhancing a child’s ability to integrate and tolerate movement while they challenge themselves to hold on long enough to make it to the other end. |
Zip Box with Slide The zip box works like a stepping stool that children can climb in order to use the zip line. |
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Crash Pit The crash pit is fun and inviting! It’s a perfect landing spot for the end of the zip line, or for kids who are practicing their highest jumps. |
Trampoline The place for building lower body strength, the trampoline helps teach balance. |
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Tunnel The tunnel is a non-threatening cozy hideout for a child in need of a break. |
Carpet Swing The carpet swing is fun and stimulating for swinging, spinning, or gliding side-to-side. |
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Hammock Swing The hammock swing is a small, cozy, yet sturdy swing that’s great for self-calming. |
Climbing Structure The climbing structure promotes full-body awareness, motor planning, and bilateral coordination. |
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Bolster Swing The bolster swing is most often straddled like a horse. |
Swivel Rotators & Carabiners with Webbing Rotators Rotators’ ability to move in any direction make swinging extra fun and challenging. |
Facilities, Services & Programmes
1) Sensory Gym
The gym provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behaviour modification, social interactions, and self-care skills.
2) Arts and Crafts section
Also known as ‘calming room;’ is a section for kids to spend an hour or two in quiet respite. The Arts and Crafts section can also be booked as a whole for birthday parties, private playdates, and special events.
3) Open Play
Open play offers the same activities that are offered during the private sessions and private parties at a price of RM48 (single entry). This includes full use of the gym with all equipment, and an arts & crafts section that has: beading, painting, lanyards and much more.
4) Drop Off Service
This service allows parents to drop off their child/children anytime during the week or the weekend at WRTS. Children are free to enjoy full use of the gym with all of its equipment, and an arts & crafts section.
5) Dance Class
Classes offered are Jazz Dance, Get the Wiggles Out, Contemporary Dance, Body Boom. and Dance Movement Therapy. All classes are for kids and teens only.
6) Therapy Through Play
This programme offers a screening with a qualified therapist. At a price of RM48, parents will receive a documented summary of where their child is with regards to sensory issues within a week after the screening appointment.
7) Customised Programme
This programme offers a package with a customised program designed specifically for the individual child at an affordable price. In addition, parents will have 3 face to face sessions with therapist that’s also included in the package.
Staff at We Rock the Spectrum
The staff at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is comprised of the most caring, understanding and energetic people around.
We have a host of volunteers too who support our gym and our goal of aiding children with special needs and creating a great environment in our space, whether it’s a birthday party or any other event we organise to support like-minded groups. We also work with an occupational therapist via The Energy Source, 2 full days a week.– Nori Abdullah
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