What Is the Son-Rise Treatment for Autism?
Wednesday May 23, 2007
Son-Rise is one of the first treatments developed for autism. Over the years, it has built a solid reputation among families who believe whole-heartedly in its family-centered philosophy and positive perspective on autism. This article provides a quick overview of Son-Rise.
Coming soon: a Q&A interview with Raun Kaufman. Raun was profoundly autistic as a child, but through the efforts of his parents has become an accomplished adult - and the CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America (the organization which promotes and teaches the Son-Rise method).
Have you or someone you know taken part in the Son-Rise program? What's your take on its effectiveness and philosophy?
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My wife and I have learned to accept his autism in love and understanding. We he is stimming with objects. We join in with him. He has been making much more eye contact with me when I join in with him. Zac would always get upset with us when we would stop him stimming. He would usually have a fit and remove himself from the room. I learned from the Option Institue to be happy with ourselves first and then pass it down to Zac my autistic child and Karly my neurotypical child. Zac has really noticed our happiness in joining in with him. He was non verbal and now he is starting to say words and he waved good bye to me before I left for work. This is the first time in his 4 year old life he has waved to me! What an awesome feeling! My wife and I agree that happiness is the key to motivate your child to move forward towards total recovery. Yes! I said total recovery from autism! We can not believe people in the United States are not flocking to go to this program. All you need for this program is energy, excitement, and enthusiasm. I have only worked with my son for 2 weeks after I went to the Option Institute. I have a son that is more affectionate and loving. He is always thrilled to go to his room and interact with me. I know deep in my heart that my son will recover because of the love and persistant happiness we will show him anything that he does! Accept your autistic child’s behavior and you will find it will be much easier to accomplish things with him or her in the future.