I used to watch this video when we first started our Son-Rise program, about 2.5 years ago, because it filled me with hope so I could go back into our playroom with joy. Now, I watch it and I still can't believe we had the same kind of success. It is, truly, a miracle.
@ryanwpeck14 жыл бұрын
"When I was autistic" A phrase most of the medical community finds impossible. Much love, Simon! Thank You! One day my son will tell people "At one point I was diagnosed with autism. It is a part of my past". Thank you ATCA! Thank you Lord for leading us there!
@staceywheeler46187 жыл бұрын
I'm in tears....Thank you! looking at the footage reminds me of my 2 1/2 year old son. He is also nonverbal....I have hope for him!
@kaylaann25637 жыл бұрын
Stacey Wheeler my son is currently non verbal. or rather somewhere between. he says a few things. not as much as he used to. he's in therapy twice a week and on his second ot he has speech as well. he knows exactly what Daddy and I are saying to him. he follows instructions. he does not listen in public he does his own thing so we're trying really hard to work on. But he's responding to his therapy I just of course want to cover every facet of this. I wish all the best for your child and you. And if this is true maybe someday I will hear "I love you Mom", though thankfully he has been saying Mama more lately like he used to
@camillevoghel6 жыл бұрын
The way Simon talks about his experience touches me deeply. The quality of presence these people had offered him is so precious, healing... I feel so privileged and empowered after watching these videos. Merci!
@xparco8 жыл бұрын
This videos of yours help me not to lose hope for my diagnosed little daughter
@sunjet53813 жыл бұрын
I think people who are offended by what this program offers needs to realize that treatment for Autism is a GOOD thing. Ok, so I agree that it is incurable, but treating children who have Autism in order to help them connect with society as well as easing their strong sensory issues WILL make for a more happy and satisfied person. Just look at this young man; he's proof. He can call himself "cured" or "treated" or whatever, but what matters is that he's proud of himself and his experiences.
@Bartinho14 жыл бұрын
I love these people. Option Institute is amazing. Thank you Barry, Samariah, Raun, Brin and everyone who helped us love and understand my son Conner.
@thijsjong12 жыл бұрын
The governments in the world should support this. I think it is totally worth it though in both human and financial terms. A nation wich supports this financially gets productive citizens in return so everybody wins if this is widely implemented. I am afraid a lot of kids get left out because the parents lack financial resources. SO we have to spread the word.
@jsarbora14 жыл бұрын
@ Psionic 7Rat -This guy didn't just have speech difficulties; look how self absorbed - running in circles, patting his head - not looking at his caregiver. To AllOtherNames Taken2; He's not "acting" normal. There's no "do this and "do that" here. It's about helping him understand what it feels like to be in a shared world and inspiring willing engagement. DIR Floortime play does this also. I worked in a Son-Rise program..no role play needed. The brain can re-wire and does. I've seen it.
@Rienneil12 жыл бұрын
I just want to say how great you are guys, i love what you do and love your videos, help me so much to understand and learn, and you really helped me with my work as well. Please keep on going
@autismparent362711 жыл бұрын
How verbal were your children and how severe was their stimming?
@KajoliT14 жыл бұрын
amazing what an inspiration
@autismtreatment13 жыл бұрын
@joystick30 The Son-Rise program was voted “Best Autism Therapy” at the AutismOne National Conference.”
@monaabdelaal11288 жыл бұрын
Autism Treatment Center of America
@ginajeanify13 жыл бұрын
@joystick30 I completely agree. However I do think it varies on what kind of autism the child is, there are HUNDREDS of different kinds of autism spectrum disorders over the world, for some families it works and for some it doesn't. My younger brother was diagnosed as severely autistic after his MMR jab in 1993 and we tried out Son Rise in 1997, although it didn't as they say "cure" his autism, the workshops did however help us strongly reach out and communicate with him. My heart goes out to u
@autismtreatment11 жыл бұрын
Hi there! We totally agree! Thank you so much for sharing! Al the very best to you!
@SpeakerAndrewWiggin13 жыл бұрын
@CCHarmon88 This program does not say that those with autism are an 'unperson' at all. The basis is that all 'behaviors' should not be judged as inappropriate or wrong - but they are rather logical if we could understand where the individual is coming from. They invite you to join the child in the autism world, develop an understanding and love for where they are coming from - then build the trust to invite them to understand and participate in our world. Please contact me for more info.