If your child has hypotonia (low muscle tone) like
    our son; sensory motor issues; vestibular and
    proprioceptive difficulties; or auditory, language or
    visual processing delays just to name a few,  this
    page is where you'll find great "gyms" that
    specifically target those areas and many others for
    special needs kids. These instructors give our kids
    the opportunity and confidence to take a
    gymnastics class, for example, that gives the body
    the correct input and regulation it needs as well as
    safely teaches how to have fun. It also gives them a
    safe outlet for all their pent-up energy in an
    environment where they can go full speed -- or
    whatever speed they like -- without hurting
    themselves.

    Yoga with Krista, Krista Zember, RYT,  
    Washington, DC, 202-689-5945,
    www.yogakrista.com, yogacalm@gmail.com

    Krista has taught yoga in Japan, DC, Virginia and Ohio.
    She has studied with Cyndi Lee, Dean Lerner, Jai Uttal,
    and Sonia Sumar, and is a certified practitioner of Yoga
    for the Special Child(R).

    Krista offers different levels of  Yoga classes, one of
    which is called "Yoga for the Special Child" and is for
    children who have  Autism,  Cerebral Palsey, Down
    Syndrome,  ADHD,  Learning challenges,  Physical and
    mental challenges and more...


    Budding Yogis, Mindful Yoga Studio,
    3838 Northampton St., NW, Washington, DC,
    202-686-1104, www.buddingyogis.com

    The Budding Yogis Therapeutic Yoga Program offers
    natural and practical yoga and relaxation techniques to
    increase physical and emotional well-being for children
    with special needs.

    Universal Martial Arts Center,  
    202-387-8622, 301-585-8622,
    www.universalmartialartscenter.com

    Serving NW Washington, DC, and Silver Spring
    Maryland School Districts, Offers Year Round Martial
    Arts and Gymnastics, Summer Camp and Before and
    After School Enrichment.

    YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, serves DC, MD
    & VA ,
    1112 16th St., NW, Ste. 720, Washington, D.C. 20036,
    202-232-6700,
    www.ymcadc.org

    Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore
    Region, Inc., Child Development Center,
    VA Office: 111 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA 22046,
    703-534-5353;
    DC Office: 2800 13th Street, NW, Washington,  DC  
    20009-5399, 202 387-4434,
    www.gwbr.easterseals.com

    Easter Seals has been helping individuals with
    disabilities and special needs, and their families, live
    better lives for more than 85 years. From child
    development centers to physical rehabilitation and job
    training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a
    variety of services to help people with disabilities
    address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
    Includes information about recreational camps for
    children and adults with disabilities.

    KEEN Greater DC,
    P.O. Box 341590, Bethesda, MD 20827,
    301-770-3200, ext. 5,
    info@keengreaterdc.org,
    www.keengreaterdc.org

    KEEN is a volunteer-run, nonprofit -- 501(c)(3) --
    organization headquartered in the Washington, DC area.
    A Board of Directors comprised of parents, volunteers,
    and members of the community oversees the operation
    of KEEN’s affiliates, insuring that they remain true to
    KEEN’s mission: providing free recreational
    opportunities to children and young adults with
    disabilities by pairing them with trained volunteers for
    fun, noncompetitive activities.
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