The Adaptive Athlete

I started taking my son to The Adaptive Athlete back when they first opened. I found them through a friend and from the first moment we walked through the door we were blown away. The gym manager Brittany and owner Linda are the most friendly people you will ever meet. They immediately made my son feel welcome and comfortable being in a gym atmosphere which he was very weary of at first. The coaches are always very professional while instructing and before/after classes. One of the other things we absolutely love about TAA is the family atmosphere that is promoted there. From the owners, manager, and coaches to the other parents, everyone make you feel comfortable and at home. My son always looks forward to his class days! Conclusion: I HIGHLY recommend the Adaptive Athlete for any parent looking to find an amazing way for their kids to get some energy out, meet new friends, and also gain some strength and coordination.

One of the most difficult parts of being a parent to a kiddo with autism is finding allies in your community. An ally is someone that understands, supports, and empathizes with your child’s disability. Community allies provide a safe space, free of judgment, for our kiddos to explore and realize their talents and special interests. The Adaptive Athlete is not a community ally. Adaptive Gymnastics classes consist of a tumble track obstacle course, group stretching, and free play. If your child elopes from the obstacle course activity, instructors do not support parents in helping re-engage their children. If your child happens to cross into a Neurotypical class you will be met with dirty looks or flat out rude and demeaning comments. It is unclear if the staff has any training or credentials at all. Evidence Based Practices and behavior strategies are not utilized or understood. The staff has no understanding of proprioception and sensory supports for autistic children. This is a tragedy because our children have so few community supports and social resources in our area. It really pains me to remove my 6-year-old son from this program because he truly loves playing here but I need to protect him from judgment, ignorance, and discrimination. If you are a parent of a child with Autism, beware of the Adaptive Athlete.

My 7.5 year old son attended “Parents Night Out” for the first time this evening & he loved it! He calls it “gymnastics” & kept telling us he like it & wants to back! The staff is well trained & very reassuring and accommodating. I am so happy and relieved that we found Adaptive Athlete & can’t wait til my son has another great experience!

Hands down the best gymnastics classes to start your little one in! My daughters have both vastly improved in their gymnastic abilities but also their confidence and determination! Gymnastics classes have quickly become their favorite part of the week and they continually practice their new skills at home in between classes. Every single instructor has been top notch and professional. The facility is very inviting and always very clean and well taken care of. The owner and family are absolute gems and pour their heart and soul into their business. Highly recommend!

My grandson loves the two-year-old gymnastics program! The instructors are kind, energetic, and have fun with the kids.