After not having much success with applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, the Downing family received training in the Son-Rise Program to assist their son with autism. The Son-Rise approach encouraged the Downings and their older son to meet Saxton, their 5-year-old, at his level. With support from their community, the Downings are creating a special playroom for Saxton; it will have an observation window so that observers can watch the Downings or other volunteers work with Saxton. His parents say that they have joined him in stimming and in singing, which he seems to understand better than spoken words. Although they've only just started this program, the Downings see an improvement, “The other day he said, 'I like that song' - a full sentence. His grandfather says that even his smile seems different."
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