By Kelly Weller
Photos by Kate Reali
Maura and Kevin Coley, owners of WRTS Daphne are thrilled to bring this emotionally safe, all-inclusive play space to our community. Maura is a speech language pathologist and Kevin is a secondary level educator. Their professional paths serving children with individual needs like autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, Down Syndrome and sensory processing difficulties instilled in them a passion for helping children achieve their best and be successful in life while having fun. Although this equipment is designed to help children with sensory processing disorders, kids of all ages and ability levels can benefit from it. Everyone has a chance to learn and play together, as well as encourage each other.
What is your favorite song?
The Bear Hunt.
Nathan Waldhour
Tell me about your best day ever.
Every time that I come here! Robert
What do you love best about the gym?
I like painting.
Winston
What makes you feel strong?
Doing the monkey bars.
Tristan
If you can be anything, what would it be?
I want to be a scuba diver.
Fox
What do you love best about the gym?
I like to do the zip line, the trampoline and the ice cream. Marley
What does it mean to be a good friend?
If someone is alone and you go ask them if they want to play. Michaela
What’s your favorite thing to do at the gym?
Play on the zip line.
Bryce
Tell me about a time when you were brave.
One time there was a big blue water slide and I was scared at first but then I did it and it was fun! John Paul
What’s your favorite ice cream?
Strawberry.
Emma
What do you enjoy most about working at your family’s gym?
I like helping people do things that they wouldn’t be able do at other gyms.
Tristan
