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Q&A session 1 with
the Director of The Son-Rise Program®,
Bryn N. Hogan.
Topic: Son-Rise: The Miracle of Love Movie
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Q: Dear Bryn,
Approximately 15 years ago, we found that my son was
not just "shy" but actually had a problem. After a lot
of years of intense therapy and hard work, doctors finally
admitted he had been born mildly autistic. At one point,
when he was about 7 years old, I was asked to have him
committed. I was told there was nothing I could do to
help him. At that time, a movie aired on TV called Son
Rise: A Miracle of Love. It was about a family
in the same situation who made a decision to focus all
their love and attention on their child and NOT have
him committed. It was supposedly a true story. It came
at just the right time. I found the strength and courage
I needed to go with my gut feelings and ignore the "experts".
My son is 20 years old now. He graduated in the top
5% of his class. Teachers who know him now have no idea
of the long journey he has made. I have tried for years
to get some background on this movie. Was it a book
first? Perhaps your organization can help me. Is there
somewhere I can obtain a copy of the movie (or a book)?
I have found myself often quoting parts of this movie
to other parents in the same circumstances. I would
love to have a copy for myself. Please let me know if
one is available, or if you have ever heard of this
movie.
Marjo
A: Dear Marjo,
You have contacted the right place! Son-Rise: A
Miracle of Love was the NBC TV movie made about
Bears and Samahria Kaufman, who then went on to found
The Option Institute's Son-Rise Program®
here in Massachusetts. What an amazing thing that this
movie found you at a time that was so poignant for you
and your son! Please do contact us, or go to our web
site to get a brochure and perhaps join our mailing
list. (We can get you the book and the movie if you
want them)
Warm Regards,
Bryn Hogan
I hope that as the weeks
progress, I will have ample opportunity to answer all
the questions from everyone who is wanting support.
For me, this is another rare and unique opportunity
to offer our support and guidance to those who want
help. Thank you all for making this exciting exchange
possible through your participation. Please know you
can contact us by telephone to speak to a staff member
if you have more questions. Call us at: (413) 229-2100
Q&A Session
1
Intro to Q&A Session
1
Throwing
and Screaming
Consulting
on a 6th Grade Autistic Child
Son-Rise: The Miracle of Love Movie
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