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Summer is officially underway! We Rock The Spectrum Lake Charles (WRTS) has a ton of exciting programs for the kids here in SWLA to get involved in. In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, kids everywhere have been cooped up and now are itching to blow off some serious steam. Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, extra steps are being taken to ensure a safe environment for all campers. WRTS presents:…

Summer is officially underway! We Rock The Spectrum Lake Charles (WRTS) has a ton of exciting programs for the kids here in SWLA to get involved in. In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, kids everywhere have been cooped up and now are itching to blow off some serious steam. Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, extra steps are being taken to ensure a safe environment for all campers. WRTS presents: INSIDE…

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym offers a safe and inclusive environment for children of all abilities. The sensory gym caters towards kids on the autism spectrum but is a great place for any child to learn while exercising. They have suspended swings, a zip line, trampoline, an indoor playground, sensory-based toys, a fine motor area, and arts and crafts. They also offer classes to…

Families and friends whose lives have been impacted by autism are invited to join together April 14 and participate in the annual Joining Hands for Autism Awareness Walk. The one mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, with registration beginning at 7 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic High School located at 1620 Bank St. in Lake Charles. This year’s event will be the third in a row for Will Malone and his mother,…

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - It was something Katy Miller saw in Texas and knew Lake Charles needed---a sensory gym. The former special needs teacher recently opened the city's first sensory gym. It's a place for all children to go, have fun and not feel judged. Karson Dietz parents describe him as a people person who loves joking around and being silly. But Karson also has autism. "He enjoys coming here…

Being the Grand Club Sponsors for Walk Now for Autism Speaks Los Angeles was one of the most incredible days of my life!” says founder Dina Kimmel.We stood in front of over 60 thousand people and know now more than ever that when a WRTS is opening, we are making a difference in the world and giving a home to so many families. “Finally a place where you never have…