BIOGRAPHY
Tali Field Berman began her training at the Autism Treatment Center of America™ in 1999 and was certified as a Son-Rise Program Teacher in 2003. She then founded Meir: Autism Treatment Center in Israel in 2004. Tali has worked with hundreds of children from over fifteen different countries and co -authored and published Play to Grow, Over 200 games designed to help your special child develop fundamental social skills in 2009. Tali is currently living in Israel with her husband and three children.
Quotes about Tali Berman
"Three years ago my life was being ruled by an adorable, shiny-eyed, big smiled 7 year old boy with autism. He didn’t sleep at night, so I didn’t. He refused to be toilet trained so my laundry was piled to the ceiling with his accidents. I couldn’t go to the bathroom without him breaking down the door (we’ve replaced it twice) or shutting the light on me. He had very loud tantrums, including banging his head, pulling at his hair and hitting himself. I couldn’t have guests over because I never knew when he was going to strip naked and refuse to get dressed again.
And then I began working with Tali. She exudes complete hope, acceptance and warmth. Under her guidance, I home-schooled my son for three years and he is a different person. Today, it is 9 pm and my son is sound asleep. He wakes up every day at 6:30 to go to school and he is fully toilet trained. I have my privacy in the bathroom and my hamper is half-empty. He talks much more often than he tantrums and I know how to calm him down when he’s upset. My son is still adorable, shiny eyed and big smiled but he no longer rules the house. Thank you Tali, our life is forever changed because of you."
Sara Leah H., Son-Rise Mom, Israel
Child's Name: Shmuel / Age: 9 / Diagnosis: Autism
"I have 3 children with autism and all of them have changed in dramatic ways since I began doing consultations with Tali. I am literally seeing each child open up before my eyes. We have gone from seeing sporadic and inconsistent changes to seeing new and exciting things with them every day- such as increased comprehension, more spontaneous language, less tantrums, increased affection, and a huge gain in their overall awareness of what is happening around them. I recommend Tali's services without hesitation!"
Allison L., Son-Rise Mom, Louisiana
Children's Names: Hillary, Lesley and Jack / Ages: 8, 8 and 6 / Diagnoses: Autism
"My team and I have been doing consultations with Tali to work with 3 autistic siblings and we are SO grateful for the results we have seen. Tali has shared with us skills, creativity, and an understanding of autism we did not have before. With all 3 children, we have seen a dramatic increase in their interaction, interest in others and in their spontaneous language. Tali quickly learns each child, knows how to "get into their world," and teaches us how to do it! We could not do this without all the time and assistance she has so generously devoted to us and these wonderful children! Thanks for everything Tali!"
Mary L., Son-Rise Program Team Leader, Louisiana
"I just ended another amazing phone consultation with Tali and I am so grateful for her help and guidance. She is so wise, present, insightful and has an incredible ability to listen and ask the most crystal clear questions. Thanks to our consultations, I let go of fear, and what a RELIEF! Now I am much less frustrated about my daughter’s insistence on being naked and she is now much more willing to wear clothes. Thank you Tali- You are a HUGE gift to my children, my SR programs and especially to me!"
Mary F., Son-Rise Mom, Massachusetts
Chldren's Names: Sean and Marion / Ages: 9 (twins) / Diagnoses: Autism and Downs Syndrome
"The Son-Rise Program has changed my life, and Tali is one of the people I have to thank for that. I have been doing consultations with Tali and I always look forward to our time together. She gives me positive feedback and concrete tools on how to improve my relationship with my child as well as how to inspire even more growth. She is an advocate for my child and truly understands what his strengths and challenges are and how to help us all move forward."
Rebecca S., Son-Rise Mom, Maryland
Child's Name: Yisroel / Age: 11 / Diagnosis: PDD/NOS
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