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“The Son-Rise
Program® Start-Up is the most wonderful
experience I have ever had in my life. Directly, it
showed me the most natural, practical way of dealing
with Autism and helping autistic children. Indirectly,
it changed me from a pessimist to an optimist, from
expecting to appreciating, from judgmental to nonjudgmental,
from angry to loving, from sad to happy. This is the
greatest spiritual experience I have ever had.”
Name: V. Prasad Y.
Occupation: Software Developer
State: New Jersey
Child: Charitha
Diagnosis: Autism
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
has been the most sensational week of my professional
life and the most memorable week of all. It never once
openly challenged the commonly held beliefs about Autism
(based on research, studies, etc.), but by the end of
the week, I had come to challenge so many of them myself.
How liberating! The doors are now open for me to see
my children anew and with limitless possibilities. Previously,
it was my ‘professional’ beliefs that were
creating the limits; now, my beliefs in the power of
the children are the key to reaching the stars. Thank
you.”
Name: Anne M.
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
Country: Australia
Child: Erin, 4 years old
Diagnosis: Autism
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
has been the most wonderful week of our lives. Before
we came, I felt hopeless, depressed and didn’t
know in which direction to turn. At last I have answers
to all the questions that had remained unanswered by
the professionals. I can’t wait to get home and
get started. Thank you, Son-Rise Program®,
for giving us so much hope.”
Name: Helen O.
Occupation: Full-Time Mom
State: England
Child: Matthew, age 5
Diagnosis: Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder
“These 5 days are way up there among the most
moving and professionally and personally relevant to
my life. What a privilege to be surrounded by such joy,
love, hope and extraordinarily crafted teaching. What
a thrill to watch 50 parents move from pain and confusion
to confidence and commitment, determined to be the loving
agents of change for their special children and their
entire families. The attitudes, principles and techniques
are those I teach and use daily in my work—and
I have now learned how to convey them with a whole new
level of energy, excitement and enthusiasm. Thank you!”
Name: Linda B. H., PhD
Occupation: Child Psychologist/Play Therapist
State: Florida
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
has shown me the way to appreciate who my son is today,
to hope and dream for what I want him to be tomorrow
and the techniques for loving, accepting and teaching
him what he is open to learning. For any parent of a
special child, I would HIGHLY recommend the program.”
Name: Lyn S.
Occupation: Son-Rise Program® Mom
State: Ohio
Child: 2 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: PDD, Mild Autism
“To not go is to say no. No to opportunity, no
to your child, no to yourself, no to the future that
can be. Never say no. Try it. If it doesn’t help
you in some way, I’ll refund the money.”
Name: Dave P.
Occupation: CEO
Country: Canada
Child: Kilee, 3 years old
Diagnosis: Autism
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
has taught me that my child is special, not abnormal.
I have learned how to accept him naturally and love
me more. It was not so earlier—I would always
blame my luck for having an abnormal kid. This program
has taught me to defy logic and achieve what the world
says is impossible.”
Name: Sandeep S.
Occupation: Sales/Marketing
Country: India
Child: Sachin, 3 years old
Diagnosis: PDD/Autism
“After hundreds of hours of research on every
type of treatment or therapy available around the world,
I chose The Son-Rise Program®
and will always be indebted to the Kaufmans and staff
for showing me the way for Blake to join our family.
What a wondrous life this is.”
Name: Sam T.
Occupation: Sales Branch Manager
State: Georgia
Child: 3 1/2 years old
Diagnosis: PDD/NOS
“If you are unhappy with your child with special
needs, The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
gives you the most beautiful opportunity to see your
child’s beauty and make him/her blossom, while
you yourself grow into a more peaceful, joyous, strong
and loving person as you go along.”
Name: Arnold L.
Occupation: Consultant/Director
Country: Netherlands
Child: Jasper, 12 years old
Diagnosis: PDD-NOS
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
transformed my thinking about my child from what couldn’t
be to what can be. It teaches you to see your special
child with new eyes. Eyes that accept them and love
them exactly as they are with hope for a limitless future
of possibilities.”
Name: Jean P.
Occupation: Homemaker
State: Massachusetts
Child: Cara, 2 years old
Diagnosis: Down’s Syndrome
“The Son-Rise Program® Start-Up
was the most valuable week I have spent. It’s
nice not to feel devastated by my situation but to see
it as a fantastic opportunity. I am looking so forward
to going home and getting stuck into ‘playing’
with my son and opening up new worlds to both of us.
I am going home equipped with tools and knowledge to
let my son shine!”
Name: Melanie S.
Occupation: Homemaker
State: Texas
Child: 2 years old
Diagnosis: Developmentally Delayed
“I had been searching for help for 5 years now—The
Son-Rise Program® Start-Up has been
a prayer answered. Here you can finally feel at home
and be surrounded by people who lovingly care for you
and your special child. You are taught very valuable
techniques to assist your child but, most of all, you
are taught how to love yourself and your child so that
learning and growth can be accomplished. Thank you.”
Name: Wendy M.
Occupation: Flight Attendant
State: Massachusetts
Child: Kayleigh, 7 years old
Diagnosis: Developmentally Delayed
“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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