Podcast appearances and mentions of dina kimmel

What if the gym you built in your bedroom to help your autistic son became a global franchise changing lives in 8 countries?In this powerful episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with Dina Kimmel, founder and CEO of We Rock the Spectrum, to uncover how her mission to create a safe, inclusive play space for her son turned into a worldwide network of sensory gyms for all children.Whether you're a parent, gym owner, entrepreneur, or franchise seeker, this episode is filled with raw inspiration, tactical insights, and emotional moments you won't forget....

I am joined in this episode by Dina Kimmel, owner, and CEO of We Rock the Spectrum sensory gym franchise. We Rock the Spectrum just crossed over 100 gym franchises across the globe and they continue to expand giving opportunities to autistic families around the world to experience the benefits of an indoor sensory gym. Dina shares her autism parenting journey that led her to where she is today and how we connected and what we are up to together.

April is Autism Awareness month and as an effort to move the dial on stigmas around people, places and experiences involving people on the spectrum I want to invite you to meet a few amazing people who are doing their part to change the stigmas and providing safe spaces to teach and learn. “Finding a Place You Never Have to Say Sorry” is the wish of many parents of special needs children. Dina Kimmel knew that feeling all too well, and as the parent of a son diagnosed with autism she knew that she needed to find a solution. That solution started first in her home with her husband and her remodeling the their home.  Eventually it became the “home away from home” which became a respite for “her kiddos”, caregivers who wanted to “Play with a Purpose” and find a safe place where EVERYONE could be included in the fun times – We Rock the Spectrum Gyms was born!  We Rock the Spectrum Gyms are now worldwide with over 100 locations in 8 countries for “People of Determination” who just want to have some fun. During this year of the pandemic, Dina and her team of heroes lead the way in their communities to bring a level of stability to lives. https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/rock/   Dina created a 501(c)(3) organization – My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation to support children and families. https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/nonprofit/ I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com    

March 31, 2021 | Episode 32 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian, just Two Dads, have a heart to heart with Dina Kimmel, We Rock The Spectrum Franchise Owner. Dina Kimmel is the CEO & Founder of We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS), a kids gym franchise that caters to children with autism and special needs. An autism mom from Tarzana, CA, she is a passionate advocate for children and has dedicated her life to developing and growing resources for the special needs population. In 2010, she opened the first WRTS after her son, Gabriel, was diagnosed with autism and she struggled to find a place where both he and her neurotypical daughter, Sophia, could play together. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym in Tarzana, CA saw instant success with the special needs community and there are now more than 80 locations worldwide! On the wall of her gym, Dina put the motto, "Finally a place where you never have to say 'I'm sorry.'" This message continues to resonate with parents of special needs children all over the world. Her aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children of all abilities could play and grow together and her mission of full inclusion has now become a global movement. Website: https://www.wrtsfranchise.com/ Organization: https://www.mybrotherrocksthespectrumfoundation.org/ Additional Resources: http://www.boulevardpediatrics.com/about-us/our-pediatricians/jeremy-f-shapiro-md-mph-faap --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #WRTSOwner

  This time on Autism Live, Shannon covers Continuous Reinforcement for the Jargon of the day before we have Dina Kimmel, the CEO and Founder of We Rock The Spectrum LLC! Don't miss it! https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/  

Today on Autism Live, our host Shannon has an interview with Dina Kimmel is the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum, LLC! Don't miss it!

Today on Autism Live, our host Shannon has an interview with Dina Kimmel is the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum, LLC! Don't miss it!

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Singer, Songwriter, Karly Moreno visits to talk about her collaboration with We Rock the Spectrum to create a fun, catch single and music video called…..We Rock the Spectrum! Dina Kimmel, inspirational founder of We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gyms, shares the excitement of more gyms opening! For more information on We Rock the Spectrum gyms visit: www.werockthespectrum.com For more information about Karly Moreno visit: www.KarlyMoreno.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live: We recap some of Autism Live’s finer moments in 2015, including interviews with Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, James Durbin, Alexis Wineman, and Tom Bowes, the Autistic Genius! Dina Kimmel, from We Rock the Spectrum, talks about emotional blessings of attending a Sensitive Santa event like the upcoming event at the Tarzana We Rock the Spectrum! Singer, Songwriter, Karly Moreno visits to talk about her collaboration with We Rock the Spectrum to create a fun, catch single and music video called…..We Rock the Spectrum! For more information on We Rock the Spectrum gyms visit: www.werockthespectrum.com For more information about Karly Moreno visit: www.KarlyMoreno.com Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, shares how Dina Kimmel's original We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym changed her life and inspired her to open her own WRTS in Los Angeles. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms are opening all over the country and will now be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gyms, along with Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum, tell the mission of these unique gyms and how they got started. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym's are opening all over the country and will know be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com   Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: During Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers including, Where are there links to show adults with Autism speaking favorably about ABA? If a person uses sign language to communicate and they can not understand spoken words does it mean they have Autism or are they deaf? What can be done to help a student with a long sensory filled bus ride and more!  During Let's Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy, the ladies welcome Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum along with Julie Johns, the newest franchise owner of a We Rock the Spectrum. We Rock the Spectrum Gym's are opening all over the country and will know be opening internationally. To find a We Rock the Spectrum Gym near you, or to find more information about opening a franchise, visit: www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Rob Geen, director of policy reform and advocacy at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shares information from the newest policy report: Every Kid Needs a Family. Spotlight on Moms features Jessica Martin-Weber of TheLeakyBook.com. Gigi Stetler, entrepreneur and owner of RV Sales of Broward, shares the key traits of all women on the “Forbes Most Powerful Women of 2015” list. Dina Kimmel, Founder of Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym, shares how Rock The Spectrum has impacted the community. Casey Rislov, author of Open the Doors to You, share the importance of supporting your child’s overall happiness.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Dina Kimmel is an awesome Autism mom who makes a difference for her own kids and for our kids too!  Hear Dina tell how she started We Rock the Spectrum, how it has grown into a franchise model with new We Rock the Spectrum Gyms opening in locations all over the United States.  We Rock the Spectrum isn’t just a gym, it’s a place where children with ASD and their siblings can work on social skills, make progress on speech, ABA and OT goals and most importantly have a great time!  Dina also shares info about her newly founded charity My Brother Rocks the Spectrum, which raises money for scholarships to social skill classes, camps and to help new families open their own We Rock the Spectrum Franchise. For more info on We Rock The Spectrum visit : www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com or to find out about franchise opportunities visit: http://www.wrtsfranchise.com/    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Dina Kimmel studied Business at CSUN, but it is her mother's intuition combined with her entrepreneurial spirit that led to the creation of We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym. After her second child Gabriel was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dina began to research ways to facilitate her son's development. Dina found that with early intervention many children were making significant improvements. This led her to create a sensory gym in her own home. Gabriel thrived and at the same time her older daughter Sophia enjoyed playing on the equipment. This provided the family joy and relief at the same time. "One of the biggest challenges when you have a child with any disability is that often all of your focus lands on them and the other siblings feel neglected or deprived". The fact that both of her children were being entertained at the same time was a fantastic outcome.This was the beginning of We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym, "Finally a place where you never have to say I'm sorry".

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off Autism Action Week by welcoming Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym and children's book author Sara Hoagland Hunter.  Today's special guest is Eustacia Cutler, Temple Grandin's remarkable mother, who speaks with Shannon about the unique challenges facing an Autism Mom.  Shannon pays tribute to Michael Myvett, the CARD therapist who lost his life in a tragic bus accident last week and to Ryan Eoff the brave dad who inspired Shannon to shave her head one year ago. Ryan Eoff lost his battle with cancer yesterday.Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym, shares her mission to create a gym that meets the needs of kid's on the spectrum, after her son was diagnosed with Autism.  For more information about We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gyms or to find out about franchise opportunities visit: http://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/ Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com