AUTISM: Full Recovery with The Son-Rise Program

http://www.AutismTreatment.org/autism-recovery An inspiring before and after video documenting the recovery of a boy with Autism using The Son-Rise Program® treatment, a cutting-edge approach for Autism treatment which flies in the face of the conventional ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) approach. The video features Simon, just one of the many children who made a full recovery from Autism using The Son-Rise Program. Simon tells his story from his Autism diagnosis to his hopes today as a gregarious 19 year-old college freshmen.

The Son-Rise Program has helped treat roughly 25,000 children and adults on the Autism spectrum worldwide in 78 countries. The Son-Rise Program was developed by parents Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman 35 years ago in response to the diagnosis of severe autism given to their son, Raun. Rather than follow the advice to institutionalize Raun, the Kaufmans developed and implemented a radically different treatment that embraced their childs repetitive behaviors (isms) like plate spinning and hand flapping. Rather than judging and suppressing Rauns behavior as ABA typically does, the Kaufmans joined and celebrated Rauns isms, thereby creating a connection that allowed him to emerge from his isolation. Raun Kaufman fully recovered from Autism, attended an Ivy League university, and today, is the Director of Global Education at the Autism Treatment Center of America, with speaking engagements on Autism worldwide. Barry Neil Kaufman is the author of Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues, made into the award-winning NBC-TV movie Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love.

Im thrilled to be able to share this video with the autism community. Like many of the children who have benefitted from our program and like my son Raun, Simon is an excellent example of a Son-Rise child exceeding any expectation that his doctors had for him and eventually even being off the autism spectrum, said Barry Neil Kaufman. Simons story is a testament to never giving up hope, never setting limits on any childs future just because they are diagnosed with Autism. As Simons video story shows, this belief enabled Simon and his parents to choose an alternative to institutionalization that enabled him to leave his Autism behind to become a communicative, social young man. The sky is the limit for him.

Simons mother attributes her sons recovery from Autism to The Son-Rise Program. Simon was diagnosed by doctors who told me he had a less than 30 I.Q., would NEVER speak or recognize me again, and he would be severely autistic. Today, Simon is an authentic, loving, introspective person...truly a young Son-Rise Program child growing into his future. Years ago, I was told by a Son-Rise teacher that by growing up with the principles of this program, it would continue to be our guide to living. He had found that many of the children he had known worked with would grow up to lead extraordinary lives. We believed in that possibility for Simon, and he has already fulfilled that vision. My husband and I hope that by sharing this very personal video with the world during Autism Awareness Month, that other families will hear Simon's words and find their way to The Son-Rise Program as well.

The Son-Rise Program and the Kaufmans have been featured in over 2,000 articles and programs appearing in major media worldwide, including: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Self Magazine, Parenting Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, A.M. Chicago With Oprah Winfrey, The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) and Good Morning America. The Kaufman's work has been endorsed by Jimmy Carter, Dr. Carl Rogers, Deepak Chopra, Bernie Siegel, Norman Cousins, Lou Holtz, John Bradshaw, Bill Cosby, Dr. Wayne Dyer and many others. Barry Neil Kaufman is the author of Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues, made into the award-winning NBC-TV movie Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love. In total, the Kaufmans are the authors of 12 books. Through the Autism Treatment Center of America, thousands of parents and professionals from around the world have been trained and helped by this extraordinary method to reach children with Autism previously considered "unreachable".

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[joystick30]

i wished it was all true.....i doubt it a lot though....if it was this simple, why isnt it a known treatment all over the world by now????? Dont you think you are giving parents and other family members false hope....are you getting payed for this all??? if you do and it is all fake....my gosh....i can get so upset with this all, my daughter is autistic and dont you dare take atvantage of this desparation!

[autismtreatment]

@joystick30 The Son-Rise program was voted “Best Autism Therapy” at the AutismOne National Conference.”

[CCHarmon88]

@whisperingssage Oh PLEASE! I work with Autistic children/teens ages 10 to 17 I have multiple children who make eye contact and respond, now I have NO clue what your deeming as "normal" and that's where my issue is. Now please explain what's "normal"? And what makes a verbal world "normal"...I could only wish you had time with nonverbal adults who absolutely comprehend "the normal world",what people deem as "normal" and what they are expected to do as "normal" and they could care less.

[ssm81094]

Autism is a neural developmental disorder. So I say no, autism cannot be cured. However, the autistic CAN learn how to act in a way which is socially acceptable, i.e. making eye contact, talking, interacting with other etc.

[LuluBre02]

Wow! I think every autistic kid should be put on this treatment. What have they got to lose? For all you parents out there doubting the effectiveness of this program, just give it a shot! It makes a lot of sense and the testimonials are amazing! As someone whos worked with autistic kids for the past 7 yrs and seeing litttle to no progress in the kids in terms of behavior and social skills, the SonRise program is the best method Ive seen so far.

[ginajeanify]

@joystick30

I completely agree. However I do think it varies on what kind of autism the child is, there are HUNDREDS of different kinds of autism spectrum disorders over the world, for some families it works and for some it doesn't. My younger brother was diagnosed as severely autistic after his MMR jab in 1993 and we tried out Son Rise in 1997, although it didn't as they say "cure" his autism, the workshops did however help us strongly reach out and communicate with him. My heart goes out to u

[FoodNotPharma]

@joystick30 How about you do your homework before you start flinging accusations. I personally know an Autistic boy who went from nonverbal flapping and toe-dancing to singing in front of 100+ people. It's not easy or quick, but very effective. Good luck with your daughter. -Wyatt's Mom-

[medusaheart]

Many bloggers vent or speak rudely: all I want to say, is that I have autism. ...And don't freak out, because it is not a curse; it just looks a little funny in the beginning. Eventually things settle down once we find a centre; it is a blessing, the source of rich insight; and not as painful as it seems.

It requires much patience, for little thanks; but don't feel 'disappointed'. NO autistic person would swap, and be NT; we love the experience!!

[SpeakerAndrewWiggin]

No program can guarantee the same results for every child - but this one has had stunning results for my two kids. One is 'recovered', one is much improved... happy and enjoying the world. I'd recommend reading the books and finding out more. Feel free to message me.

[SpeakerAndrewWiggin]

@CCHarmon88

This program does not say that those with autism are an 'unperson' at all. The basis is that all 'behaviors' should not be judged as inappropriate or wrong - but they are rather logical if we could understand where the individual is coming from. They invite you to join the child in the autism world, develop an understanding and love for where they are coming from - then build the trust to invite them to understand and participate in our world. Please contact me for more info.

[Aracninxian]

I think that autism in america must be another thing, or they are making wrong diagnosis on children... my daughter is autistic, she don't have a bactery or a virus in the organism to be treated. She don't have a desease, isn't ill. She has something in the genes that made her brain work like this, something that the especialized cience still don't know explain. She just born that way. Also i want to say that exists different levels of autism. I will not talk about the programs or >>