Miracles of Son-RiseMiracles of Son-Rise

Helping Extraordinary Children Do Ordinary

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Why Are We Here Today!

Raise awareness of Autism Raise awareness of treatment options What is the Son-Rise program What our children can offer you What you could offer our children Why is this important to you

What is Autism

Children have inflamed Intestines – is this a Digestive Disorder?

Children are sensitive to sound, light, smell and taste – is this a Sensory Integration Dysfunction?

Children display repetitive self stimulatory behavior – is this OCD, a Neurological Disorder?

Children fail to respond to social cues – is this a Relational and Social Dysfunction?

Blood tests show Lead and Mercury – is this Heavy Metal Poisoning?

Prevalence of Autism

New Jersey has the highest ASD prevalence rate - one in 94 children (CDC 2005)

Rates are much higher than the CDC estimates – Autism Research Institute

What is the probability of a person in this room having a child with Autism?

What can you do to reduce your risk?

Autism Treatment Options

Eliminate toxins from the child’s environment– Natural materials for clothing, furniture

Diet – GFCF,SCD,LOD,BED, no artificial flavors, colors

Bio-Medical Intervention– Supplements– Chelation– HBOT

Sensory Integration– Physical Therapy– Occupational Therapy– Audio Therapy– Vision Therapy

Behavioral Intervention– Son-Rise

What Is the Son-Rise Program

A distraction free environment Working one on one The child is the teacher We do have an agenda Parent feedback Team meetings

What Our Children Offer You

Living in the present The experience of unconditional love Honest feedback on your creativity Help you explore your belief system Develop a positive non-judgmental attitude A sense of accomplishment and fulfillment

What You Could Offer

Your time Human Interaction Model the world for the child Motivation Your strengths/skills/talents/hobbies No Experience Necessary; we will train you Are you ready to be a salesperson?

Why Is This Important To You

Friends or families are impacted by Autism These children will be part of our society

– this is inevitable Work experience with Autism therapies

may change your career Exploring beliefs helps your relationships Develop a non-judgmental attitude Make a difference in the life of a child

Positions Available

Angel – 4 hrs/wk – some paid positions Volunteer to baby sit a sibling – 2 hrs/wk Volunteer to post flyers – 1 hr/wk Volunteer for other tasks – 2hrs/wk Help us find volunteers – 1hr/wk

Suggested Next Steps

Sign-up for a position Visit www.son-rise.weebly.com Take the free training, help friends/family Introduce us to other clubs, communities Introduce us to your professors, to set up

internships for this program; get college credit Spread the word about treatment options Attend Raun’s lecture in NYC on 10/25/2008

Together We Make a Difference

A Life Without Limits - We can do it, will you help?

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