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EDWARDSVILLE — With new owners Joey Murphy and Eric Spangler, We Rock the Spectrum Edwardsville is hoping to bring the inclusive gym back to the community as it was before. The gym, which closed in February, was previously owned by the Range family for the past three and a half years. “It has been such a joy for me to get to know you, watch your children grow and welcome…

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Parents of kids who have autism or special needs know the importance of play areas that will fit their needs. We Rock The Spectrum might be the perfect place, it’s a gym that has sensory-safe play. The Edwardsville location just reopened and they’re ready to welcome families back. Owner Joey Murphy has the details on all the gym has to offer. READ ARTICLE

A Madison County gym aimed at making all kids feel included is back open for business. "We Rock the Spectrum" hosted its grand reopening in Edwardsville Sunday. The gym provides equipment engaging the senses for children with autism or development disorders. READ ARTICLE

EDWARDSVILLE – While local restaurants are a vital part of the business community, other area businesses want residents to know they are struggling as well and have not been able to conduct any business since March 20, when the governor’s stay-at-home order went into effect. Jennifer Range owns We Rock the Spectrum, an autism-focused kids’ sensory indoor playground and gym in town. She said photographer Heather Mohr approached her on…

ST. LOUIS — With all of these schools closing, organizations and businesses are coming up with ways to help families during this time. Jennifer Range is the owner of We Rock The Spectrum in Edwardsville. "Our mission is to always reach out to those families that most need us," she said. The franchise company is a fully inclusive sensory gym and they're planning to have a free break time/drop-off service…

EDWARDSVILLE — The staff at the Edwardsville Public Library will celebrate the start of its Summer Reading Program, “It’s Showtime at Your Library” with its annual kickoff party on Wednesday. The celebration takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. in Edwardsville’s City Park, directly outside the library. “As usual, there will be a lot to do and fun to be had,” Edwardsville Public Library Youth Services coordinator Kristen Reno. She…

EDWARDSVILLE/COLLINSVILLE - St. John’s Community Care and We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is partnering to host Intergenerational music classes. Intergenerational Music is the bringing together of children and the elderly for an enjoyable session of fun and music resulting in bridging the ages. St. John’s Community Care is a faith-based organization offering help to people challenged by aging and disabilities by offering aging and dementia care support services and…

Saturday was a great day for spreading Autism Awareness. It was Autism Awareness Day at Busch Stadium. Scott Range, 24, got to throw the first pitch. He has Autism. He was also his mother’s inspiration for opening ‘We Rock the Spectrum’ in Edwardsville. Scott’s family watched him throw the first pitch on the field today. Scott’s mother, Jennifer Range, was moved by the event. Autism Speaks’ Kansas City-St. Louis executive…

Inspired by her 23-year-old son who has autism, Jennifer Range recently opened We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym in Edwardsville, and word — and smiles — are spreading. “There are not a lot of services available to adults with special needs, so we were looking for a business that we could have that I could run the business, and (my son) Scott could come to work with me so that we could…

A new resource for children with autism just opened its doors in the Metro East. “We Rock the Spectrum” gym held their grand opening in Edwardsville Saturday afternoon. The indoor play center’s located on Century Drive right off Route 157 in Illinois. The facility features all sorts of special equipment that aids autistic children with their developmental growth. The owners said the idea is also meant to make everyone feel included.…

We Rock the Spectrum, a new children’s gym that serves kids with autism and special needs, will be holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 24. The event is open to the public, and families with children from all walks of life are invited to attend.  Admission is $12 per child, and 20 percent of the proceeds will go to the My Brother Rocks…