From Kate Wilde: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does.” Margaret Mead. I have this quote on my office wall. It inspires me to know that we, The Autism Treatment Center of America can change the way the world views…
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From Kate Wilde: Our children on the autism spectrum give us signs that they are ready to interact with us – here at The Autism Treatment Center of America we call them “Green lights of Interaction.” They are when your child looks into your eyes, or speaks to you or has physical contact with you,…
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What if, this week, each of us turns up our love bigger than ever? What if we chose to love not only those who appear to be great candidates, like our partners, our children, our parents, our friends, even our co-workers…but the cashier in the market, the teller in the bank, the bus driver, the…
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From: Kim You are so special! Great work! Way to go! Keep up the great work! You are such a fun friend/son/daughter! You are spectacular! I love being your mom/dad! You are so smart! What a great idea! You are so kind! You are so talented! What a big heart you have! What a great…
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From Kate Wilde: Good Morning Everyone! Click on the video below to see how you can use The Son-Rise Program technique “The 3 E’s” to become more dynamic and compelling for your child to want to look at you. Have a great weekend using The 3 E’s with your children on The Autism Spectrum With…
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SAMAHRIA’S FAVORITE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011 … AND ALWAYS! Make believe I’m wonderful the way I am … rather than making believe I’m not enough or not okay … even if others don’t agree. (And keep making believe until there’s no space for doubt!) Gift myself with a loving feeling before I’ve achieved what I want…
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FROM KATRINA: Hello wonderful friends, I’ve missed talking to you all. I have been traveling the country and visiting special friends all over the place. Just recently I had a new addition to my extended family, a nephew was born. As I was holding this beautiful child I started thinking of all the things I…
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FROM WILLIAM: Yesterday I taught a class in the Son-Rise Program advanced training course (New Frontiers) on using the Developmental Model and creating goals for their children. It was a wonderful class and everyone enjoy plotting where their child is in their social growth on all four of the fundamentals – Eye Contact and Non-Verbal…
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Let me share the ways we can CELEBRATE using ACTIONS in The Son-Rise Program PLAYROOM!!!! HAVE FUN trying these out! Jump around the playroomCheer silently using your whole body to express your love and excitementSpin around the playroomRun around playroomSing a song about the child you’re withDance and wiggle your bodyOpen your eyes wide with…
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FROM JAMIE: This story begins in 1995. Tyler is 14 months old. What they said: “They” are 9 medical professionals from Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychiatirst, Medical Physician, and several Therapists. “Tyler is Severely Organic Brain Dysfunctioned. I’m sorry this happened to you. You will be lucky if she dresses herself or feeds herself. Expect nothing more. Put…
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