RE: Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

[Guest guest]

,

You can do the program part-time as well. There are many parents that implement

a part-time sonrise program after school or even after clinical ABA therapy

programs. Now, sonrise will tell you

not to mix ABA and sonrise but there are families that do this successfully.

What they will have you do is to set up a special playroom for your child, where

he will spend the entirety of the therapy hours. This playroom with consist of

toys (which they will give you a list of ones they approve of) snacks, drinks,

and things that they like (with the exception of anything electronic, tv,

videogames, ect) You will have yourself and other volunteers come in for one

hour periods. The room will have to be set up in  a certain way....preferred

items and toys up high on shelves, where the child cannot reach them and

therfore has to communicate to get them. This strategy worked well for my son.

He was completely non-verbal and this helped him acquire words.  Now, because

my

son regressed very dramatically a few months after we started, I decided to

throw in some ABA. He improved with that as well,  and although we have

continued using son-rise strategies, we do not keep him in the playroom all the

time, as the full-time program would suggest. We have also incorporated some

floortime strategies, which are very similar. My son now speaks in short phrases

and single words, although he still relies a lot on prompting.

I think the reason most parents don't know about developmental modalities like

sonrise and floortime, is mostly due to political reasons. ABA has had a big

stronghold on most areas and creates a lot of jobs. Anything different that

comes up has to fight really hard to get recognized and is generally not funded

by regional centers and other funding agencies, so parents usually turn to

whatever they are also going to get financial help for. I think there are some

interest groups as well that really go out of thier way to trash anything that

challenges them. Ã know when my son was originally evaluated for services (of

course by an ABA agency) they really tried to discredit sonrise when I asked

about it.

Sonrise is great if you have the money and time to invest in it. I wish you

luck!...and let me know if you have any other questions.

________________________________

From: <cano_iu@...>

Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 1:01:52 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

 

thank you for taking the time to answer me back!!!!! I really appreciate

your honest realistic response:) It looks like regardless you did gain many good

things for yourself and you child! Skills, support and more!

My concern is that if I go foward and do the training will i be able to

implement it at home even part time because I do have a 1 and 1/2 yr old as

well?? If you don't mind i was wondering the following:

Is it tough to do the strategies at home????

Do you have to make a lot of materials to use when teaching or are they

provided???

What kind of specific communication results did you see in child and how verbal

was he/she before?? My son says single words mainly.

Also how quickly did you see results??? Do you have them in other therapies as

well??? (my son has done ABA in the past[i know its the total opposite of son

rise} and now he's back at private montessori style school with a personal aide

in the class) I have stopped speech right now because as you already know

traditional therapies do very little for our kids)

Thank you so much i really appreciate your help:) You know what I was

wondering??? Why is Son Rise kind of a secret??? I stumbled upon it by accident,

but I was thinking if it helps many kids why isn't everybody doing it???? just a

thought lol

Thanks

>

> Hi ,

> I did the training and here's what I can tell you about it. Some of

> the techniques I learned there have been very useful in helping my son

learn

>to

>

> communicate. I also learned a lot about accepting my child and how my

attitudes

>

> can affect his development. I made a lot of nice friends too!

>

>

>  The main issue I had, was that it is a big investment past the initial

> training, because if you can put together a whole full-time program complete

> with volunteers, you are still going to need some guidance along the way in

>your

>

> program....which will cost more money.

>

> If you have the money to invest in ongoing consulting, training programs, and

> guidance, then I say by all means it's worth it. I know a lot of the friends I

> made there have had a lot of success with thier programs. I decided to try

> Floortime because it

> just seemed more methodical and applicable to me, and there are a lot of local

> professionals familiar with the floortime approach in my area...so just more

> accessible for me, personally and financially.

>

> Hope that didn't just confuse you...but I can say that I do not regret at all

> going to the training.

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <cano_iu@...>

>

> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 9:48:59 AM

> Subject: [ ] Feedback on Son Rise Program???

>

>  

> Hi everyone! Has anyone done or had any experience with the Son Rise

>program????

>

> Id love to here your feedback!!!! Or email please at cano_iu@... or inbox

> me:)

>

>

> I have a 33 mth old autistic little boy and I am considering going in Feb to

> thier training, but want to hear from more parents! I did talk to a counselor

> from their program and I have seen the videos, but I need more because I'm

> scared to invest time, energy and effort...any help would be great!!!

>

>

> cano_iu@...

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I did the son rise program with my son for a number of years.. I would

recommend you see the movie, Son Rise The Miracle Continues or read the book

by Barry Neil Kaufman.. I feel if you are going to spend the money, you

should read and see the movie first.. If you like what you see and read, I

wouldn’t waste my time on the beginning training.. If you like the program I

would invest in the week long intensive . With you and your child… this to

me was an amazing experience and taught us how to implement and use the

program with our child.. I hope this helps you in your decision.

Corinne

_____

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:02 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

thank you for taking the time to answer me back!!!!! I really

appreciate your honest realistic response:) It looks like regardless you did

gain many good things for yourself and you child! Skills, support and more!

My concern is that if I go foward and do the training will i be able to

implement it at home even part time because I do have a 1 and 1/2 yr old as

well?? If you don't mind i was wondering the following:

Is it tough to do the strategies at home????

Do you have to make a lot of materials to use when teaching or are they

provided???

What kind of specific communication results did you see in child and how

verbal was he/she before?? My son says single words mainly.

Also how quickly did you see results??? Do you have them in other therapies

as well??? (my son has done ABA in the past[i know its the total opposite of

son rise} and now he's back at private montessori style school with a

personal aide in the class) I have stopped speech right now because as you

already know traditional therapies do very little for our kids)

Thank you so much i really appreciate your help:) You know what I

was wondering??? Why is Son Rise kind of a secret??? I stumbled upon it by

accident, but I was thinking if it helps many kids why isn't everybody doing

it???? just a thought lol

Thanks

>

> Hi ,

> I did the training and here's what I can tell you about it. Some of

> the techniques I learned there have been very useful in helping my son

learn to

> communicate. I also learned a lot about accepting my child and how my

attitudes

> can affect his development. I made a lot of nice friends too!

>

>

>  The main issue I had, was that it is a big investment past the initial

> training, because if you can put together a whole full-time program

complete

> with volunteers, you are still going to need some guidance along the way

in your

> program....which will cost more money.

>

> If you have the money to invest in ongoing consulting, training programs,

and

> guidance, then I say by all means it's worth it. I know a lot of the

friends I

> made there have had a lot of success with thier programs. I decided to try

> Floortime because it

> just seemed more methodical and applicable to me, and there are a lot of

local

> professionals familiar with the floortime approach in my area...so just

more

> accessible for me, personally and financially.

>

> Hope that didn't just confuse you...but I can say that I do not regret at

all

> going to the training.

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <cano_iu@...>

>

<mailto: %40>

> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 9:48:59 AM

> Subject: [ ] Feedback on Son Rise Program???

>

> Â

> Hi everyone! Has anyone done or had any experience with the Son Rise

program????

> Id love to here your feedback!!!! Or email please at cano_iu@... or inbox

> me:)

>

>

> I have a 33 mth old autistic little boy and I am considering going in Feb

to

> thier training, but want to hear from more parents! I did talk to a

counselor

> from their program and I have seen the videos, but I need more because I'm

> scared to invest time, energy and effort...any help would be great!!!

>

>

> cano_iu@...

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

How did you raise funds to do the intensive program? I also did the start up and

I am implementing a son-rise program in my home. However I would like to do the

intensive and I would like to raise funds but don't know where to start.

From: corinnevela <corinnevela@...>

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9:24 AM

Hi, I did the son rise program with my son for a number of years.. I would

recommend you see the movie, Son Rise The Miracle Continues or read the book

by Barry Neil Kaufman..   I feel if you are going to spend the money, you

should read and see the movie first..   If you like what you see and read, I

wouldn’t waste my time on the beginning training.. If you like the program I

would invest in the week long intensive .  With you and your child… this to

me was an amazing experience and taught us how to implement and use the

program with our child.. I hope this helps you in your decision.

Corinne

  _____ 

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:02 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

 

thank you for taking the time to answer me back!!!!! I really

appreciate your honest realistic response:) It looks like regardless you did

gain many good things for yourself and you child! Skills, support and more!

My concern is that if I go foward and do the training will i be able to

implement it at home even part time because I do have a 1 and 1/2 yr old as

well?? If you don't mind i was wondering the following:

Is it tough to do the strategies at home????

Do you have to make a lot of materials to use when teaching or are they

provided???

What kind of specific communication results did you see in child and how

verbal was he/she before?? My son says single words mainly.

Also how quickly did you see results??? Do you have them in other therapies

as well??? (my son has done ABA in the past[i know its the total opposite of

son rise} and now he's back at private montessori style school with a

personal aide in the class) I have stopped speech right now because as you

already know traditional therapies do very little for our kids)

Thank you so much i really appreciate your help:) You know what I

was wondering??? Why is Son Rise kind of a secret??? I stumbled upon it by

accident, but I was thinking if it helps many kids why isn't everybody doing

it???? just a thought lol

Thanks

>

> Hi ,

> I did the training and here's what I can tell you about it. Some of

> the techniques I learned there have been very useful in helping my son

learn to

> communicate. I also learned a lot about accepting my child and how my

attitudes

> can affect his development. I made a lot of nice friends too!

>

>

>  The main issue I had, was that it is a big investment past the initial

> training, because if you can put together a whole full-time program

complete

> with volunteers, you are still going to need some guidance along the way

in your

> program....which will cost more money.

>

> If you have the money to invest in ongoing consulting, training programs,

and

> guidance, then I say by all means it's worth it. I know a lot of the

friends I

> made there have had a lot of success with thier programs. I decided to try

> Floortime because it

> just seemed more methodical and applicable to me, and there are a lot of

local

> professionals familiar with the floortime approach in my area...so just

more

> accessible for me, personally and financially.

>

> Hope that didn't just confuse you...but I can say that I do not regret at

all

> going to the training.

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <cano_iu@...>

>

<mailto: %40>

> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 9:48:59 AM

> Subject: [ ] Feedback on Son Rise Program???

>

>  

> Hi everyone! Has anyone done or had any experience with the Son Rise

program????

> Id love to here your feedback!!!! Or email please at cano_iu@... or inbox

> me:)

>

>

> I have a 33 mth old autistic little boy and I am considering going in Feb

to

> thier training, but want to hear from more parents! I did talk to a

counselor

> from their program and I have seen the videos, but I need more because I'm

> scared to invest time, energy and effort...any help would be great!!!

>

>

> cano_iu@...

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Florence, if you look at the Son rise website or call the office and ask

to speak with a representative or counselor they can give you some ideas

that some of their clients have used.. Also ask about maybe a partial

scholarship and how to apply.. Think about what would work for you.. I had

half the money and asked my Mom for the rest. You could do the same by

writing letters to family members, explaining what happened to your child

and requesting funds to invest in his recovery.. You could have a barbecue

fundraiser at your church park or home.. , be sure to advertise if it is

going to be a big fundraiser.. You could pick up unwanted items from friends

and family members and have a large garage sale several times in a couple of

months.. every little bit helps.. If you want to get to the intensive at the

Son Rise institute, you can .. just work hard and don’t give up.. I hope

these ideas help you.. and good luck..

Corinne

_____

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of florence george

Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 12:55 PM

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

How did you raise funds to do the intensive program? I also did the start up

and I am implementing a son-rise program in my home. However I would like to

do the intensive and I would like to raise funds but don't know where to

start.

From: corinnevela <corinnevela@...

<mailto:corinnevela%40comcast.net> >

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

<mailto: %40>

Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9:24 AM

Hi, I did the son rise program with my son for a number of years.. I would

recommend you see the movie, Son Rise The Miracle Continues or read the book

by Barry Neil Kaufman.. I feel if you are going to spend the money, you

should read and see the movie first.. If you like what you see and read, I

wouldn’t waste my time on the beginning training.. If you like the program I

would invest in the week long intensive . With you and your child… this to

me was an amazing experience and taught us how to implement and use the

program with our child.. I hope this helps you in your decision.

Corinne

_____

From:

<mailto: %40>

[mailto:

<mailto: %40> ]

On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:02 PM

<mailto: %40>

Subject: [ ] Re: Feedback on Son Rise Program???

thank you for taking the time to answer me back!!!!! I really

appreciate your honest realistic response:) It looks like regardless you did

gain many good things for yourself and you child! Skills, support and more!

My concern is that if I go foward and do the training will i be able to

implement it at home even part time because I do have a 1 and 1/2 yr old as

well?? If you don't mind i was wondering the following:

Is it tough to do the strategies at home????

Do you have to make a lot of materials to use when teaching or are they

provided???

What kind of specific communication results did you see in child and how

verbal was he/she before?? My son says single words mainly.

Also how quickly did you see results??? Do you have them in other therapies

as well??? (my son has done ABA in the past[i know its the total opposite of

son rise} and now he's back at private montessori style school with a

personal aide in the class) I have stopped speech right now because as you

already know traditional therapies do very little for our kids)

Thank you so much i really appreciate your help:) You know what I

was wondering??? Why is Son Rise kind of a secret??? I stumbled upon it by

accident, but I was thinking if it helps many kids why isn't everybody doing

it???? just a thought lol

Thanks

>

> Hi ,

> I did the training and here's what I can tell you about it. Some of

> the techniques I learned there have been very useful in helping my son

learn to

> communicate. I also learned a lot about accepting my child and how my

attitudes

> can affect his development. I made a lot of nice friends too!

>

>

>  The main issue I had, was that it is a big investment past the initial

> training, because if you can put together a whole full-time program

complete

> with volunteers, you are still going to need some guidance along the way

in your

> program....which will cost more money.

>

> If you have the money to invest in ongoing consulting, training programs,

and

> guidance, then I say by all means it's worth it. I know a lot of the

friends I

> made there have had a lot of success with thier programs. I decided to try

> Floortime because it

> just seemed more methodical and applicable to me, and there are a lot of

local

> professionals familiar with the floortime approach in my area...so just

more

> accessible for me, personally and financially.

>

> Hope that didn't just confuse you...but I can say that I do not regret at

all

> going to the training.

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <cano_iu@...>

>

<mailto: %40>

<mailto: %40>

> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 9:48:59 AM

> Subject: [ ] Feedback on Son Rise Program???

>

> Â

> Hi everyone! Has anyone done or had any experience with the Son Rise

program????

> Id love to here your feedback!!!! Or email please at cano_iu@... or inbox

> me:)

>

>

> I have a 33 mth old autistic little boy and I am considering going in Feb

to

> thier training, but want to hear from more parents! I did talk to a

counselor

> from their program and I have seen the videos, but I need more because I'm

> scared to invest time, energy and effort...any help would be great!!!

>

>

> cano_iu@...

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>