The Son-Rise® Program and Autism Treatment Center of America
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The Son-Rise Program is a loving, accepting, home based approach that parents use to connect with their children and help them emerge from autism and other developmental disorders. Founded by Barry "Bears" Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman, the Son-Rise Program was developed by a loving couple who refused to give up hope on their severely autistic son. After being told to institutionalize their son, Raun, diagnosed as severely autistic with an IQ of less than 30, they instead decided to join him in his world. By joining Raun in his world where he felt safe, comfortable and happy, they were able to build a loving and trusting relationship with him. Eventually, as their relationship blossomed, Bears and Samahria were ultimately able to guide Raun back into their world. Son-Rise differs dramatically from conventional, mainstream therapies that seek to stop or prevent their child's comforting, repetitious behaviors. The Son-Rise Program endeavors to unconditionally love and accept the child as s/he is while honoring the child as our teacher. Today, their son, Raun is CEO of the Option Institute and Autism Treatment Center of America™, an international lecturer, teacher and group facilitator with a near-genius IQ and not a single trace of autism.
To view an introductory video from Bears and Samahria Kaufman click here.
To view an introductory video from Bears and Samahria Kaufman click here.
The Son-Rise Program teaches you to:
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- Build a warm, interactive relationship with your child
- Celebrate your child's limitless possibilities
- Implement effective educational techniques with a loving, accepting attitude
- Move through and beyond challenging behaviors (aggression, tantrums etc)
- See challenges as opportunities
- Move beyond repetitious behaviors into creativity and spontaneity
- Recruit and Train volunteers to participate in your individual program
- Relax and have fun while striving for everything you want for your child and family
- Create an optimal learning environment for your child
- Jump start speech and push language development forward
- Enjoy an attitude of hope and optimism for your child's future
- Approach life with energy, excitement and enthusiasm!