For years, families using The Son-Rise Program have written to us and spoken with us about their stories. Everything we heard was incredibly touching, many stories were remarkable and some were true miricles! While we love to hear that the work we do at the Autism Treatment Center of America and The Son-Rise Program is truly changing lives, it is now easier than ever to share these stories with the rest of the Son-Rise community.
We have posted some brief interviews with Son-Rise Program parents on our website that are free and available to view by all. They're both inspiring and thought-provoking. Some of the featured families have been running their Son-Rise Programs for a few years and some for a few months. All have seen significant changes in not only their child but also in their family and their own personal outlook.
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Let Go and Play
Jennie brought her son to the Autism Treatment Center of America at The Option Institute for a Son-Rise Program Intensive. She received so much guidance and help for autism from the staff. Her son lit up and responded in a new way when she learned to play with him without expectations and just have fun!
3 mins 14 secs
Beating Autism, Anger, and Cancer
Denise’s son had autism and was hyperactive. He would be up all night and Denise’s anger grew until she became suicidal. That’s when she learned about The Son-Rise Program taught at The Option Institute, co-founded by Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman. She attended autism treatment programs as well as self-help workshops and learned tools that later helped her deal with a severe and rare form of cancer. She and her husband continue to grow and deepen their relationship by coming to The Option Institute.
6 mins
From Screaming To Speaking
Brendon was developing typically until he was 14 months old when he stopped making eye contact and using words and began screaming, crying, having tantrums and doing repetitious behaviors. He was diagnosed with autism and PDD-NOS. His parents looked for an autism treatment that would develop his social interactions and they found The Son-Rise Program at the Autism Treatment Center of America. Listen to his mother tell the story of their journey.
10 mins 10 secs
Meet Simon - Fully Recovered from Autism
Simon was diagnosed with autism and mental retardation. His parents were told that he would never talk or communicate. They found The Son-Rise Program, an autism treatment program developed by Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman, co-founders of The Option Institute and the Autism Treatment Center of America. Simon’s parents began a Son-Rise Program for him when he was only 2 years old. Now he is about to go to college and looks forward to getting married and raising a family one day. Listen to him tell his own story of what it was like to be autistic and his recovery from autism.
8 mins 43 secs
Recovering from Autism on One Hour a Day
Obdulia's son, Allan, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum when he was 2 years old. He tantrumed, had few words, and made no eye contact. After attending The Son-Rise Program Start-Up at The Option Institute, co-founded by Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman, she began a Son-Rise Program at home for one hour a day. After only 3 months Allan now makes eye contact, initiates talking, is out of diapers, and no longer tantrums.
9 mins 51 secs
Taking Care of My Autisitic Son... and Myself!
Irini was doing everything she could to help her family and her son with autism. She was running a full time Son-Rise Program and her son was improving greatly but she felt guilty taking any time for herself until she felt like she was dying inside. Irini attended a personal growth workshop at The Option Institute, co-founded by Barry Neil Kaufman (Bears) and Samahria Lyte Kaufman and learned tools and techniques to help her take care of her family AND herself too.
5 mins 32 secs
Becoming Less Autistic Every Week
Evan was diagnosed with autism just a few months after Irini's and Ari's second baby was born. Evan's autism symptoms included being non-verbal, no eye contact, no potty training and lots of spinning. They were told that Evan would never recognize them. They were desperate for an autism treatment program that could help their son. They met a family who had run a Son-Rise Program for their severely autistic daughter. This girl had emerged from autism and was now in a mainstream class in school. Ari and Irini began running a Son-Rise Program for Evan. After 1 week he was potty trained and now he speaks in paragraphs, reads, and plays elaborate imaginary games. They are ecstatic!
10 mins 20 secs
No Longer Rigid or Rote – Is now Flexible & Spontaneous
Tyler was a high functioning child with autism but there was no emotional connection. His symptoms of autism included spinning and an obsession with shapes and his parents were told by doctors and ABA centers not to let him participate in these behaviors. His parent's health and marriage were suffering. After hearing Raun Kaufman speak at an autism conference, his parents came to the Autism Treatment Center of America where they attended The Son-Rise Program Start-Up and learned to run a Son-Rise Program for Tyler. They play with shapes a lot! Tyler has achieved the 10 goals his mother had for him - including kissing her spontaneously on her birthday.
12 mins 30 secs
Aggression Replaced by Affection
Renee has twins. Corrine was diagnosed with autism and her brother, Carson, has pervasive development disorder (PDD). Corrine's development was typical until she was 3 and exhibited severe symptoms of autism. She became non-verbal and very aggressive - biting and attacking. Renee and her husband were devastated and hopeless. They learned about The Son-Rise Program at an Autism One Conference. Now 7 months since they began running 2 Son-Rise Programs for the twins, Corrine is affectionate, interactive, and her language has begun to return. Hear her story and how her family's life has profoundly changed since she came to the Autism Treatment Center of America and took The Son-Rise Program Start-Up.
10 mins 12 secs
After 5 years A Mother Finds a Way to Help her Son Recover from Autism
William was diagnosed with autism 5 years ago. Although he had had substantial ABA treatment, he still had many symptoms of autism. He was non-verbal, made little eye contact, and spent a lot of time hand flapping and pacing. Now just four months, after coming to the Autism Treatment Center of America and implementing The Son-Rise Program with William, his mother reports that he has begun to speak, his eye contact is much improved, and his stimming behavior is rapidly decreasing. But most important there is now a meaningful connection between them that was never there before. His parents always believed he would recover from autism. Now they know how that will happen.
9 mins 53 secs
Now Enjoying and Playing with His Dad
Renee has twins. Carson, was diagnosed with pervasive development disorder (PDD) on the borderline of Asperger's Syndrome. His sister, Corrine, was diagnosed with autism. Carson saw his dad as an object. He was rigid, obsessed with the alphabet, and had very few words and little eye-contact. After trying other autism treatment programs, Renee and her husband learned about The Son-Rise Program® at an Autism One Conference. Now 7 months since they began running 2 Son-Rise Programs for the twins, Carson speaks in full sentences, he is flexible and willing to listen, and best of all he now plays with his dad. Hear how this family's life has profoundly changed.
10 mins 35 secs
We Now Have Conversations!
Alison's son was diagnosed with profound autism. He was non-verbal and often ran away. They tried many techniques of autism treatment but nothing worked. After attending a talk by Raun Kaufman, the CEO of The Option Institute and the Autism Treatment Center of America,who has fully recovered from autism himself, they decided to run a Son-Rise Program for Jordan. Alison describes the huge progress and fun they have had.
5 mins 9 secs
Potty Trained in 3 Weeks
When her son was diagnosed 3 years ago, Nicoleta found the symptoms of autism that her son exhibited to be devastating. She spent years looking for autism support networks and autism treatment programs for her son and was about to give up when she discovered the book ‘Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues’ – a potential cure for autism. Listen to the amazing journey she took with her son, enabling him to become a happy, sociable 6 year old with 50 words and fully potty trained after just 3 months of The Son Rise Program.
9 mins 54 secs
Anthony Got All His Language Back
Poppy felt helpless and sad when Anthony started showing symptoms of autism – she didn’t know what to do and felt as if she had failed him. Poppy heard about The Son Rise Program through a friend who offered her the opportunity to join into Anthony’s world and love him unconditionally – an opportunity for autism recovery. She attended an autism training course called The Son Rise Program Start Up. Just 3 days after she returned home, her son’s eye contact and speech increased dramatically. Four days later, Anthony was able to tell Poppy that he loved her. Here is her story:
7 mins 52 secs
"Mommy, I love you"
 At 2 years old Lucas was diagnosed as severely Autistic. He showed symptoms of autism such as no eye contact and limited speech. His parents, Adam and Luzmary felt like their son’s progress was a dead end. With no connection at all with their son they felt like they were raising a robot.
Adam and Luzmary found The Son-Rise Program – a potential cure for autism and an alternative autism treatment program to the behavioral methods they had used before - to be simple and easy to use compared to other treatment for autism they had previously tried. The Son-Rise Program has helped Lucas to understand his feelings better. He’s become truly interested in other people and is now interested in conversation with others. Lucas can appreciate the people in his life so much more since beginning his Son-Rise Program.
14 mins, 12 secs
"Aspergers Embraced and Transformed"
 Imagine having a son with Aspergers – a form of high functioning autism - who has some awesome capabilities but at the same time he seems so far away, unhappy and unavailable. Imagine being his mom or dad…not knowing how to connect, not knowing how to express love so that their son will understand. Then Susan and Sean find The Son-Rise Program, a treatment for autism, through a friend who was running a program with her son - diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder. They order as much information on autism from The Son-Rise Program staff as possible and then begin to create a bridge of understanding and love – enabling their son to make rapid developments and change. Listen to how one family finally creates a most beautiful relationship and a new life with their son.
14 mins, 12 secs
From ABA to The Son-Rise Program/No More Tantrums
When Zachary started to show signs of autism, Beverly was told there was nothing she could do for him. The autism support that she was offered was minimal and she was given no hope. Zachary showed symptoms of autism such as minimal eye contact and no speech. Four weeks after reading Son Rise The Miracle Continues, Beverly attended the The Son-Rise Program Start-Up autism training program and was offered a potential cure for autism. Just one week after, Zachary’s eye contact had increased dramatically and he now has confidence about who he is. Listen to Beverly’s story:
8 mins 54 secs
"My Son Reaches Out To Me"
 Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kelly’s son, Zane, was verbal but his ability to speak was limited to short comments or questions to get what he wanted. In addition to a lack of interaction – a common symptom of autism - he would repetitiously and exclusively draw and build with his toys.
Kelly found out about the Son-Rise Program through an autism support group and after only six months of the autism treatment program, Zane has changed dramatically. Through autism strategies taught at the Son-Rise Program Start Up which both Kelly and her husband attended, he has nearly ceased his competitive and exclusive behavior and his interactions with others are no longer based on immediate need. He will now enthusiastically use language to interact with others.
8 mins 27 seconds
"From Disconnected to Interactive"
 At 20 months Debbie’s daughter Meg was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and showed signs of autism such as seeming like she couldn’t hear and being unresponsive. Doctors offered no hope that she’d get better. Over-stimulated by the environment around her – a common symptom of autism - Meg was constantly in distress.
Debbie had explored alternative treatments for autism and found The Son-Rise Program. When Debbie began her Son-Rise Program Meg began responding right away. Debbie believes the changes in Meg are a miracle. The biggest change is that her body is now calm. It no longer seems like her wheels are spinning constantly. She also loves to sit on the floor and read with her parents now. The Son-Rise Program has changed Debbie’s and her daughter’s lives.
9 mins, 4 secs
"Explosion of Language"
 Denise’s son, Nathan was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 3 ½. He would open and close doors, turn lights on and off and would not initiate eye contact, only communicating with pictures and only to get what he wanted. Nathan’s family felt hopeless.
Denise had looked into all kinds of therapy for autism and, after ruling out behavioral approaches, eventually found a loving autism solution. Denise took The Son-Rise Program Start Up – an autism training program – and after 3 years of The Son-Rise Program Nathan is now highly motivated to socialize, makes eye contact and now wants to talk to people – and not just to get what he wants. Nathan is genuinely interested in the people in his life. Due to the autism strategies that Denise put into place, people don’t even know he has Autism when he’s out. The whole dynamics of Denise’s family have changed thanks to The Son-Rise Program.
7 mins, 21 secs
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