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Miracles of Son-Rise. Helping Extraordinary Children Do Ordinary Things. 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.
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Miracles of Son-Rise Helping Extraordinary Children Do Ordinary Things
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? • Q &A