Gymnastics Spectrum Classes: students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or who have a special need, are given an introduction to the gymnastics class. We offer a greater number of coaches to a smaller number of students so that students can have the opportunity to become familiar with the equipment, the transitions of changes to different events, and the other skills required to be successful. The goal is to get the students ready to participate in a class with their peers. All staff is required to attend workshops where they 1) are familiarized with ASD, 2) learn how to use PECs, a structured schedule, and the Timed Timer, and 3) co-teach a spectrum class with a trained staff member.
Class Structure:
- Students are grouped by age and gymnastics experience, not ability level. Those who quickly master their skills progress to the next level; whereas students who need more time or adaptive equipment, receive the necessary attention required to master their skills.
Gymnastics Toddler & Me Rules:
In order to ensure that you and your child have a positive experience we request
- Siblings who are not enrolled in the class are not allowed on the floor. This includes babies and newborns.
- Adults must be ready to assist the child at all times.
- The adult is welcome to assist the child with most skills; however, any skill in which the child goes upside down, the child must be spotted by a coach.
- Adults cannot go on equipment with their child, they can only help near the equipment.
- Children must stay with the group at all times.
- Keep in mind, one of the main goals for this class is for the child to learn proper “class etiquette,” and basic gymnastics skills.
- One adult is to be with each child enrolled in the class.
Special Needs
This is an organization specifically focused on those with special needs.
Deals
Scholarship applications are available at the front office and are approved on a case by case basis based on need and funding available. As the program is completely funded by private donations students who are on a scholarship and miss two consecutive classes will be dropped if the office has not been notified and the scholarship will then be applied to another student. All scholarship recipients are kept confidential.