“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up is the most invaluable, profound program I have ever attended. If you have a child who is ‘different,’ it is essential that you attend this program. The information you receive and the process you go through changes your child’s life. I will be forever grateful.”

Name: Marianne L.
Occupation: Attorney
State: Michigan
Child: Camden, 8 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up teaches about loving and accepting your child and appreciating her. It also teaches one very important thing and that is HOPE. I have so much more hope now and confidence in my child and in myself. I would definitely recommend this powerful, powerful program for children with special needs. It will change your life as it changed mine.”

Name: Ola H.
Occupation: Housewife
State: Michigan
Child: Maggie, 3 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“I would love if each person of a special child could have the life-changing experience of The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up. You will reach deep inside yourself to discover your feelings. You will learn to love and appreciate your child in a way you never knew possible. You will become a tight-knit family with others here. You will meet a group of remarkable, unparalleled teachers who are infinitely talented in the field of helping you and your special one.”

Name: Kimberly H.
Occupation: Office Worker
State: Pennsylvania
Child: 2 years old
Diagnosis: Speech Delay/Autistic Tendencies

“I knew there was a key that would open a world of possibilities for Julianna. When I stumbled upon The Son-Rise Program® on the Internet and began reading about it, I got goose bumps all over and started to cry. In my heart I knew this was it. As we near the conclusion of our Son-Rise Program® Start-Up, I am fully inspired and eternally gratefully.”

Name: Victoria P.
Occupation: Human Resources Director
State: California
Child: Julianna, 3 years old
Diagnosis: PDD

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up was an eye-opener. I learned more about my son’s Autism in 5 days than I had in the past 6 months. I also learned quite a bit about myself and will cherish the experience forever. Thank you for helping me to see that I am my son’s best resource.”

Name: Mallory B.
Occupation: Elementary Teacher
State: New Jersey
Child: Aaron, 3 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“I came to The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up looking for the holes and being skeptical to keep myself safe. I’ve come to believe this is the safest, most loving place I have ever been. I was given more than I was ever asked to give back. May you who come to this program come away with the joy I feel since I learned the most important truth about our special kids: they are gifts.”

Name: Ed P.
Occupation: Stay-at-Home Dad
State: California
Child: 3 years old
Diagnosis: PDD

“After attending The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up, I now feel invincible. I know my child’s heart knows no boundaries, only those I have placed upon him. I have now chosen no boundaries for myself and therefore no boundaries for him!”

Name: Lisa G.
Occupation: Human Resource Consultant
State: Iowa
Child: Harrison, 2 years old
Diagnosis: Autistic Tendencies

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up taught me how important it is to have a clear purpose in all that I do, and to surround that purpose with genuine internal and external acts of love. I know my child will see and feel this so deeply that he will gravitate toward me and eventually trust me as a safe place where our worlds can come together. I am a better person thanks to what I have learned.”

Name: Bev P.
Occupation: Homemaker
State: Ohio
Child: 5 years old
Diagnosis: Developmentally Delayed/Autistic Tendencies

“As a professional in the educational psychology field, I came to The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up armed with all my ‘educational theories and learnings’ to keep me safe from changing. Within 1 week, the teachers enabled me to challenge every corner of my dusty halls of hallowed learning to become a learner in the journey of a lifetime.”

Name: Machelle F.
Occupation: Guidance Counselor/Family Therapist
Country: Australia

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up has been a tremendous week because I now understand my child is doing his best and trying his hardest, which means I can now enjoy his every attempt. This is love made clear.”

Name: Susan P.
Occupation: Housewife
Country: Scotland
Child: Luke, 3 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up was life changing. Not only did it provide a totally unique way of viewing our children, it empowers you to believe that you can and will give concrete help to your children and that they will grow and change positively.”

Name: Joan P.
Occupation: Registered Nurse/Pastor’s Wife
State: New York
Children: Hannah, 4 years old/Joshua, 3 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: Asperger’s Syndrome/PDD

“I finally understand now that the most important thing is to love my son unconditionally and to convey that love to him. After that, the sky is the limit!”

Name: Barry W.
Occupation: Chemical Engineer
State: Texas
Child: 5 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up has truly empowered me. I am now ready to take control of my life, my son’s life, my family’s life; to make each day count, to grow closer as a family and join together as one. Being together with so many other parents in a similar situation has made me so strong.”

Name: Patricia S.
Occupation: Business Counselor
State: England
Child Diagnosis: Mild Autism

“There is no magic potion, no one single event, but the whole experience works. The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up provided me with answers and gave me the tools to deal with questions I haven’t even thought of yet.”

Name: Scott G.
Occupation: Accountant
Country: Scotland
Child: Jack, 3 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“Contrary to what you may think or others may have you believe, The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up is neither voodoo nor rocket science. It’s about love, acceptance and limitless possibilities. Think of what we could create if we applied this philosophy to all of our children, not just the ‘special’ ones.”

Name: Mark G.
Occupation: President
State: Iowa
Child: Harrison, 2 years old
Diagnosis: Autistic Tendencies

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up is a must for every family who has a member with Autism. One of the keys to a successful program for Autism is the family’s acceptance of the child. The facilitators helped us a lot by showing us how to change our attitudes and become more creative and flexible in dealing with special children. The principles behind this program are vital to the child’s needs, including expecting the child to have a better future. Developing a diverse program that will be helpful to my child’s life and to his becoming a productive member of society is no longer a dream but already a reality.”

Name: Rhodela C. M.
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
State: Philippines
Child: 13 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“Incredible program! World class! The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up leaves no stone unturned in providing a powerful, focused, heartfelt and balanced approach to dealing with children with special needs and the families that care for them. In fact, I would recommend this type of program for all families with all children, if that were possible.”

Name: Rob W.
Occupation: Corporate Sales Representative
Country: Canada
Child: Ryan, 6 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“Determined, loving, caring, organized and confident are the words I like to describe about The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up and the staff. I can hardly find words to show gratitude for making me become the celebration of my life and the life of my son and my husband and of all people around me! Thank you!!”

Name: Vikki M.
Occupation: Housewife
Country: Hong Kong
Child: 6 years old
Diagnosis: PDD

“An absolutely powerful, enriching and enlightening experience. The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up rejuvenated many of the concepts I have learned about the Option Process® attitude before. If there is any doubt about wanting to come here—come. Take that chance. I truly and honestly believe from the bottom of my heart that the special one in your life deserves it. And once you have, you’ll believe that, too.”

Name: Charles P.
Occupation: Therapist
State: Wisconsin
Child: 5 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up was the first program I’ve found that values and respects my input as Adam’s parent. What an amazing 5 days—I can’t wait to go home and put my new-found knowledge to work and begin making my own miracle!”

Name: Anna W.
Occupation: Sales/Real Estate
State: Illinois
Child: 6 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: PDD/Autism

“Before I came to The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up, I was terribly unhappy, which really affected my husband and little girls. Since being here, I have learned so much that it has changed my life totally. I know when I go home, I will be looking at my little girl and my whole life through different eyes. I feel more happiness, peace and hope than ever before. Thank you all so much.”

Name: Tracy J.
Occupation: Son-Rise Program® Mom
Country: Australia
Child: 3 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: Autism

“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up is truly an experience that will change your lives in ways you once thought were impossible . . . you will believe forever that everything is possible.”

Name: Jennifer W.
Occupation: Homemaker
State: Pennsylvania
Child: Kyle, 5 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: Autistic Tendencies

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