Autism Therapy: Son-Rise

definition of Son-Rise: Founded in 1974 by Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman for their son, the Son-Rise Program is taught world-wide through the Autism Treatment Center of America. The focus is on involving the parents in the every day care and treatment of their child; meeting their child where he or she is developmentally at any given time. Son-Rise is a home-based program that is parent-directed, and relationship-based play therapy.

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Theatre Horizon Provides Autism Drama Outreach Program

Mar 5, 2012

Theatre Horizon, in Pennsylvania, has provided an Autism Drama Outreach Program for five years. They began with one student and have grown to a year-round program with kids with autism, actors, educators, and artists. Each six-week session combines imaginary play and communication skills to provide a “social forum” in which student actors make connections with each other and with the instructors. The basis of the drama outreach is the Son-Rise program, which is based on play therapy. Kate Altman explains, “The program provides a learning opportunity for both the teachers and the participants. Our goals are acceptance, inclusion and giving people with disabilities value in our society."

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Colorado Family Uses Son-Rise Program as Therapy for Their Son with Autism

Jan 14, 2010

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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Parents Opt for Providing Autism Therapy

Oct 13, 2008

Autism therapy can cost more than the average family's income. Many parents are opting to provide intervention at home for their children with autism. Some autism treatments require training, while others can be learned "on-the-job." There are therapies designed with parents in mind: floortime; RDI; and Son-Rise. Other treatments parents can provide include applied behavior analysis (ABA), sensory integration therapy, and social skills therapy.

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Florida Mom Becomes Autism Activist and Educator

Jul 14, 2008

Cherise Fraser of New Port Richey, Florida is mother to two boys with autism. She has educated herself and now members of her community about treatments and interventions for autism. She has even started a Sunday School class for children with developmental disabilities. Therapies that have worked for her sons include: early intervention, the Son-Rise program, occupational therapy (OT), drug therapy, and special diets. Her goals include transforming a trailer or RV into a travelling play therapy center.

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