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Owner Kelly McAllister opened We Rock the Spectrum – Northeast Philadelphia on July 10, 2021. On Sunday – July 10, 2022 – McAllister welcomed children and families for a one-year anniversary celebration that included character appearances, resource vendors, face painting, a balloon drop, an ice cream truck and playtime. One of those vendors was Philadelphia Freeze, an ice hockey program that serves those with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. The…

Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle takes a trip to We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym in Northeast Philadelphia to see how the space caters to children of all abilities. Watch Here

When Kelly McAllister says We Rock the Spectrum gym is open to all kids, it’s much more than a slogan. It’s a promise. The owner of the all-inclusive kid’s gym located in Northeast Philadelphia has made it her mission to create a safe space for all children to learn, play and exercise. The gym is equipped with specially designed sensory items that are perfect for children on the autism spectrum,…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Parents of children with autism have a chance to help researchers understand it better through a ground-breaking new local study. So far, researchers have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk for autism, but they say there are likely thousands of genes involved. This study aims to pinpoint those genes to help find better treatments. Nuris Artigas Vaello, 7, is in her happy place swinging…

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This time of year is rough: Everyone is dying to get out and run around after a long, cooped-up winter, but the seasonal rain, mud, wind, a freezing day, even — God forbid — snow can really get in the way. On more than one occasion, the city’s (and suburbs’) indoor kid gyms and active-play centers have saved us: Not only can you find spots geared toward everyone from toddlers on up…

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