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Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on August 25, 1999 at 02:14:40:

In Reply to: research posted byRobyn on August 22, 1999 at 16:47:57:

Robyn,

I am a parent of an eight year old boy. We have had a Son Rise Program in our home for almost two years. There was a book published last year by Stanley Greenspan titled "The Child with Special Needs-Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth". As I read this book I felt that the methods recommended were similar to the Son Rise Program in a great number of ways.
Dr. Greenspan encourages the use of "Floor Time" methods which are similar to joining the child as we do in Son Rise. In addition, he encourages the parent to be the primary professional in the program, and he encourages the parent to work with the children in areas that the child is highly motivated in. As I read the book, I continually thought to myself that this is so similar to the Son Rise Program in so many ways, but with more clinical terms used. I have heard that Dr. Greenspan actually refers families to the Son Rise Program.

There are some divergances from Son Rise, also. Dr. Greenspan encourages the parent to teach through emotions. He feels that all learning experiences are through emotions, and he encourages the parent to get in the child's face at times. For example, if the child is playing with a car in a repetitive way, Dr. Greenspan encourages the parent to get a car and crash it into the child's car. This way the child will get upset and interact with the parent. There also is not a lot of emphasis on the happiness of the parent or facilitator, which is crucial to the success of the Son Rise Program.

Despite these differences, Dr. Greenspan has gone through the process of analyzing the results of his method, and I think that since you are looking for numbers this may help. He has found that its success is similar to ABA.

I personally think that it would be impossible to evaluate the success of any of these programs, since each child is so unique. Unless you have a clone of the child, how can you possibly compare the progress of a child who has a certain type of program to one who does not? There are so many variables that come into play, one of the main ones being the passage of time.

I do know, however, that Son Rise has helped me personally in immense and permanent ways. To the extent that I have improved, I know that my interactions with my son have improved, also. I am very comfortable teaching him how to lead a happier life, which is the root of all Option teachings. If he can be happy in life, what else is there to measure? We have been able to document amazing improvements at each of our group meetings, ones that I would not have dreamed posssible a few years ago. I know this is not scientific, and I have nothing to compare to but where my son was. I do know, however, that we are giving him the best program that we know of, and we are very happy doing it.

I hope this helps you decide. All of the teachers and aides who have taken the time to learn about our Son Rise Program have really loved it. Can you find one in your area to visit?

Thanks to everyone at Option for all of your support! I love reading about everyone's experiences, too.

Doug Lipinski

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Comments:: Robyn, : I am a parent of an eight year old boy. We have had a Son Rise Program in our home for almost two years. There was a book published last year by Stanley Greenspan titled "The Child with Special Needs-Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth". As I read this book I felt that the methods recommended were similar to the Son Rise Program in a great number of ways. : Dr. Greenspan encourages the use of "Floor Time" methods which are similar to joining the child as we do in Son Rise. In addition, he encourages the parent to be the primary professional in the program, and he encourages the parent to work with the children in areas that the child is highly motivated in. As I read the book, I continually thought to myself that this is so similar to the Son Rise Program in so many ways, but with more clinical terms used. I have heard that Dr. Greenspan actually refers families to the Son Rise Program. : There are some divergances from Son Rise, also. Dr. Greenspan encourages the parent to teach through emotions. He feels that all learning experiences are through emotions, and he encourages the parent to get in the child's face at times. For example, if the child is playing with a car in a repetitive way, Dr. Greenspan encourages the parent to get a car and crash it into the child's car. This way the child will get upset and interact with the parent. There also is not a lot of emphasis on the happiness of the parent or facilitator, which is crucial to the success of the Son Rise Program. : Despite these differences, Dr. Greenspan has gone through the process of analyzing the results of his method, and I think that since you are looking for numbers this may help. He has found that its success is similar to ABA. : I personally think that it would be impossible to evaluate the success of any of these programs, since each child is so unique. Unless you have a clone of the child, how can you possibly compare the progress of a child who has a certain type of program to one who does not? There are so many variables that come into play, one of the main ones being the passage of time. : I do know, however, that Son Rise has helped me personally in immense and permanent ways. To the extent that I have improved, I know that my interactions with my son have improved, also. I am very comfortable teaching him how to lead a happier life, which is the root of all Option teachings. If he can be happy in life, what else is there to measure? We have been able to document amazing improvements at each of our group meetings, ones that I would not have dreamed posssible a few years ago. I know this is not scientific, and I have nothing to compare to but where my son was. I do know, however, that we are giving him the best program that we know of, and we are very happy doing it. : I hope this helps you decide. All of the teachers and aides who have taken the time to learn about our Son Rise Program have really loved it. Can you find one in your area to visit? : Thanks to everyone at Option for all of your support! I love reading about everyone's experiences, too. : Doug Lipinski