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KENNER– We Rock the Spectrum New Orleans will reopen June 1st for Private Playdates. These private facility rentals offer an opportunity for children of all abilities to “feed their sensory diet in a safe, inclusive environment, within the parameters of social distancing.” During Private Playdates, families have exclusive use of We Rock the Spectrum New Orleans for up to 5 children for 90 minutes. Between each appointment, the facility will…

We can't blame the school systems for closing Wednesday, Sept. 5. New Orleans wasn't exactly slammed by Gordon, but these things can be hard to predict. Remember when they said Katrina was heading toward Florida? So now the kiddos are home, and what are you gonna do all day? Assuming you can play hooky from work, or some wonderful grandparents or other relatives or friends are willing to pitch in,…

Eli was so excited for his date with his Aunt at We Rock The Spectrum in New Orleans that he had decided he wanted to wear a bow tie that day. "I thought he was overdressed for our date to We Rock The Spectrum this morning (peep bow tie), but since I had on a dress I figured “fair enough," Cutno wrote in a Facebook post. There was just one…

Brandi Boyd had a simple goal: to bring her three sons, 11, 5 and 2, to activities they could all enjoy. But it wasn't easy. Her eldest, Xavier, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, often feels uncomfortable in noisy crowds and bright venues. So in September, after more than a year of planning, Boyd and her husband opened a franchise of “We Rock The Spectrum” — a playroom that’s custom-built for…

KENNER, La. — If you're looking for a place to drop off excess Halloween candy, head to Kenner. The Esplanade mall is taking unwanted Halloween candy and offering an incentive for children and their families. Organizers said for every pound of unopened candy, children will get $1. They hope children will buy a book or toy that will last longer. Organizers will donate the candy to the Women and Children's Shelter…

Brandi Boyd was tired. Tired of the stares from strangers. Tired of having to create "exit plans" in case her oldest son, diagnosed with autism, had a meltdown during an outing that resulted in the family's hurried - and harried - departure. "There are many places we've been where he couldn't handle for too long," Boyd said "It was too noisy, too bright or too whatever it may be. To calm himself, he…