Parents are always trying to find ways to entertain their children. Thanks to Dr. Jill Rush-Kolodzey, Hannah Rush, and William Rush, the reality of a safe and engaging play environment now exists in Shreveport for ALL children.

We Rock the Spectrum is an indoor play gym with unique sensory and therapy equipment to help children on the Autism spectrum (and all children) with neurological growth and development. The gym includes suspended swings, crash mats and pillows, zip lines, trampolines, and play structures. They also have sensory-based and fine motor toys available, as well as an arts and crafts area.

In an interview with Rush-Kolodzey and H. Rush, RRPJ learned that several months ago, Rush was looking for a place to take her son for an afternoon of play in Dallas. Her search took her to WRTS. She found out that her son (not on the spectrum) was welcome to spend an afternoon playing in the sensory-rich environment. This fun afternoon became a venture none could have imagined a year ago.

Rush-Kolodzey envisions a place for kids six months to preteen to play, but it is also a place where older teens on the spectrum can enjoy the quiet room and the swings. “We will offer day passes, birthday party packages, therapy consultation rooms, and arts and crafts. The possibilities can be endless, and we want to explore as many as possible.”

We Rock the Spectrum will debut at La Boutiques de Noel, where it will display the items available for sale in the Rock Shop: all types of Melissa and Doug toys, fidgets, and other sensory items.

“We are getting the word out through Facebook and other social media. We have handed out pamphlets and are working on other advertising options, ” says Rush-Kolodzey. “We plan to ease into this by opening in December if all goes well. We will have open play hourly and daily rates and memberships. As God guides us, we will grow. We have the ability to make a difference for children, and we feel led to do just that.”

Click here for the brochure with all the information needed for a day at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM Shreveport.