Absolutely not! While many of our families come to us with existing diagnoses like autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, we welcome any child who would benefit from our approach—diagnosis or not.

Some children are still in the process of getting evaluations, others have parents who notice differences but haven't pursued formal assessments, and some simply thrive better in smaller, more individualized settings. We've also worked with neurotypical siblings who benefit from our child-led, confidence-building approach.

What matters most to us isn't a label—it's whether your child would flourish in an environment that celebrates their unique way of moving, learning, and being.

If your child struggles in traditional sports programs, learns differently, needs more individualized attention, or simply hasn't found their "thing" yet, they might be a great fit for Flip for Function!

Traditional gymnastics follows a set curriculum where all children learn the same skills in the same way. Our adaptive approach means every activity can be modified in real-time based on your child's needs, interests, and energy level that day. We're led by occupational therapy principles, not just athletic goals.

Absolutely. Many of our athletes communicate through movement, gestures, or assistive technology. We believe all communication is valid communication.

Stimming is welcomed and respected in our space. We often incorporate preferred stims into movement activities when appropriate.

Our coaches are trained in co-regulation techniques and understand that some days are harder than others. We have quiet spaces, shorter activity options, and always prioritize your child's emotional safety over participation

Your child chooses which activities interest them from our carefully designed options. If they're drawn to the trampoline, we'll incorporate their therapeutic goals through bouncing activities. If they love spinning, we'll build core strength through rotation exercises. They lead, we follow with intention.

Children should wear comfortable athletic clothing they can move freely in. Recommended items include:

- Stretchy pants or shorts
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
- Bare feet (grip socks optional)
- Hair tied back if long

Avoid jeans, buttons, or restrictive clothing that might limit movement during therapy activities.

We encourage whatever makes your child most comfortable. Some children do better with parents nearby, others prefer independence. We have viewing areas and can adjust based on your family's needs.

Of course! We build natural break times into every session, and additional breaks are always available. Many of our families bring preferred snacks or comfort items.

We see communication. If a child is having a hard time, we look at what they're trying to tell us about their needs and adjust accordingly. Our coaches are trained in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

DescripWe track progress across multiple domains: physical skills, self-confidence, social engagement, and self-regulation. Progress looks different for every child - for some it's mastering a cartwheel, for others it's asking for help when needed.

In our OT program, your child’s therapist is documenting goal progress after each session. In our recreational program, we evaluate their goals every 8 weeks with a fun show-off during class!tion goes here