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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā A Community That Understands.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā A Community That Understands.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Supporting individuals with autism and other disabilities āĀ
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā and the families who love and support them āĀ
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āļø Adult Day Program š Family Respite & In-Home Care š Safety & Support š Sensory Tent
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Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā There Is a Place for Your Family at Rockinā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā There Is a Place for Your Family at Rockinā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā From childhood through adulthood, from individuals who need a little support to those with higher support needs,Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā our goal is to create opportunities for people to belong. Weāre not just dreaming of a more inclusive future.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Weāre actively building it, every single day.
Rockinā started because of Barbra.
She needed a place where she could be accepted, supported, and continue growing. When we couldn't find that place, we built it.
Lindaās LoveĀ
Letter to Our Rockinā Families
Lindaās Love Letter to Our Rockinā Families
Lindaās Love Letter to Our Rockinā Families
Hello and welcome,
My name is Linda. Iām the founder of Rockinā The Spectrum, but more importantly, Iām a mom.
My daughter, Barbra, is a beautiful soul with profound autism. She is an adult, nonverbal, and requires full-time support. Our journey together has taught me more about love, strength, advocacy, and acceptance than I ever could have imagined.
I also know what it feels like to search for help and wonder where your family fits.
For years, I looked for a place that truly understood families like ours. Not just a place that offered services, but a place where Barbra could be accepted exactly as she is ā behaviors, needs, abilities and all.
When we couldn't find that place, we built it.
In July 2019, Rockinā The Spectrum was born.
It was more than starting a nonprofit. It was a promise from one family to another:
You matter. Your loved one matters. And your family deserves a place to belong.
Everything we do at Rockinā comes from lived experience. We understand that some days are wonderful and some days are incredibly hard. We understand the appointments, the advocacy, the paperwork, the sleepless nights, the worry about the future, and the fight to make sure the person you love is seen for who they are.
And we believe something very strongly:
When you support the parent, you are supporting the child.
That is why Rockinā is about more than one program or service. We want families to know there is somewhere they can turn ā whether they need support, information, a connection, an inclusive experience, or simply someone who understands.
At Rockinā The Spectrum:
We donāt judge a person because of their behaviors.
We see the person, not just the diagnosis.
We recognize the family standing beside them.
And we believe people with higher support needs deserve opportunities to belong, too.
If you've ever wondered, āIs there a place for my family?ā
I want you to know there is.
You are seen.
You are welcome.
And you belong here.
Thank you for trusting us with your family and your story. It is an honor I will never take for granted.
With love and understanding,
Linda Lynn
Founder, Rockinā The Spectrum
š Not Sure Where to Start?
Families ā You Donāt Have to Figure It All Out Alone
Sometimes you donāt need another program. Sometimes you just need someone to help you figure out what comes next.
At Rockinā The Spectrum, we want families of individuals with autism and other disabilities to know that you can reach out to us.
Not sure what services are available?
Having trouble finding resources?
Navigating school or adult services?
Looking for sensory-friendly activities or providers?
Have questions about safety, wandering, or community supports?
Feeling overwhelmed by paperwork or where to begin?
Reach out. Weāre here to help.
We can help you explore resources, understand your options, make connections, and find your next steps.
There is no charge to reach out for family support.
At Rockinā The Spectrum, we believe families deserve a place where they can ask questions, find connections, and feel understood.
Please share this with your loved ones, friends, schools, teachers, neighbors, or anyone you think may need help but hasnāt found the support they need yet.
Sometimes one connection can make all the difference.
You are part of our Rockinā family. You donāt have to navigate this journey alone.
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Your support helps provide programs, respite, safety resources, sensory supports, family events, community education, and opportunities for individuals with higher support needs.
Every gift helps us create a community where individuals and families feel supported, included, and welcome.
Meet Rocky The Rockin Squrrel!Ā
šæļø Meet Rocky!
šæļø Meet Rocky!
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First, a BIG thank you to all the families who voted for my name ā I LOVE IT!
Iām Rocky the Rockinā Squirrel! šæļøš§ I was lovingly created by one of Rockinās dear families, Joan Vartek, and now I get to be part of the Rockinā family too!
I love music, dancing, making new friends, and finding ways to make the world a little more welcoming when things feel overwhelming.
Come hang out with me at the Clubhouse, join us at our family events, or look for me out and about with the Mobile Sensory Tent!
Iām so excited for all the adventures ahead!
šæļø Your new friend,
Rocky
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