Music Gym

John (not his real name) finds it difficult to walk unaided and it was thought he would soon be wheelchair bound. He spends most of his time at the Gym on the bouncy castle – balancing well on a constantly moving, inflatable structure. It was found that by giving him a little finger to hold he was happy to walk quickly.

Emily (not her real name) has been coming to the Music Gym since the first session. She has impaired vision. Through the Music Gym she has now learned to operate switches which give high-contrast images that she can see. She was using a wheelchair when she arrived, but has since learned to walk with the aid of a frame, thanks to the freedom of space allowed.

Jo (not her real name) seemed very nervous for several visits and unsure she wanted to be there. Giving people time can be essential, especially for those on the autistic spectrum where you’re introducing something new. Now Jo smiles throughout her visit. When she recognised students from her old school she climbed on the castle to say hello, she’s totally involved with all the equipment, and she invents hiding games to play with her support staff.