FROM GABY: Today I had a wonderful morning with Tybalt. First we practiced reading words and then we went to the playroom. Somehow Tybalt came up with the idea of drawing a Mister Orange. I was really excited because he has never wanted to draw but always wanted us to draw things for him but…
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FROM GABY: One of my players wrote this piece about Tybalt for our whole Son-Rise Program team. It’s a bit long but certainly worth reading enjoy! —————————————————-Dear players, I have without exaggeration had the most impressive and awesome play session I have ever had with Tybalt. I have already told some of you the story…
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FROM CAROLINA: It’s that time of year again – when we’re getting ready to go to London to do our advanced training course – Son-Rise Program New Frontiers – for over 100 parents in the UK. Each year we rely on the help of volunteers who give their time for the entire week to make…
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FROM WILLIAM: I have just finished playing with a beautiful 9 yr old girl from India. She is here with her parents taking part in our Son-Rise Program intensive. As I entered the room for the first time she looked into my eyes and continue to do so as she held my hand and proceeded…
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FROM WILLIAM: This morning I watched a mother and father playing with their 6 year old autistic son (via youtube). This morning I also watch mothers and fathers interact and challenge themselves to learn and grow during our Son-Rise Program Maximum Impact training. In each situation it was beautiful to see the love and to…
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From Alison: When I look back over our Son Rise journey so far, I am filled with this huge sense of gratitude for all that has been. I have two lovely children, the Son Rise Program is for my son Jordan who is the younger child. When my daughter learned to talk I smiled at…
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FROM SIMONE: It has actually been some time since I have written my first and last blog as I took a three week break in my home country of Brazil and the internet connection there wasn’t as reliable as I hoped it to be. I came back longing to write about how my son Thiago…
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FROM GERD: In my 20 years of working/playing with autistic children, I have felt incredibly blessed to have had the most amazing teachers in these children. And I have been humbled into the most grateful student. I have been hit, kicked, bitten, scratched and poked in the eye – my first response: grow my love…
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Dearest Son-Rise friends, students and teachers,So today is my last day working as a staff member at the Autism Treatment Center of America before I return to the UK to work with families using The Son-Rise Program there (don’t worry America – I’ll be back!). Over the last few days I have been really taking…
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