My Gym representative outlines adaptive classes proposal for children with special needs

A representative of My Gym presented a proposal to the Town of Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board for recurring adaptive classes for children with developmental differences.

The presenter described structured 50–60 minute sessions with warm‑ups, skill stations, obstacle courses and group activities, and said classes could be adapted for children from about 6 months through early teens. “All of our classes do last 50 minutes or 60. We can do that again. We can always adapt up to 30 minutes,” the My Gym representative said, explaining flexibility for different age groups and needs. The presenter recommended running the program on a structured twice‑monthly schedule and separating age groups by time slots rather than within the same session.

Board members questioned logistics including capacity, staffing and pricing. The presenter proposed a model of up to 12 children per class with two certified My Gym instructors and noted that RBTs (registered behavior technicians) would be allowed to support children as needed. “We can have up to classes of 12 kiddos,” the presenter said when describing capacity and staffing. Several members said they preferred structured, recurring dates so families would know the schedule in advance.

The discussion covered pilot options and funding approaches; one member suggested starting with a single class and expanding to two if demand supports it. The board did not take a formal vote on the proposal during the meeting and asked the presenter to provide program details and contact information for follow‑up.