Miracles of Son-Rise Helping Extraordinary Children Do Ordinary Things

Why Are We Here Today!  Raise awareness of Autism  Raise awareness of treatment options  What is the Son-Rise program  What our children can offer you  What you could offer our children  Why is this important to you

What is Autism  Children have inflamed Intestines – is this a Digestive Disorder?  Children are sensitive to sound, light, smell and taste – is this a Sensory Integration Dysfunction?  Children display repetitive self stimulatory behavior – is this OCD, a Neurological Disorder?  Children fail to respond to social cues – is this a Relational and Social Dysfunction?  Blood tests show Lead and Mercury – is this Heavy Metal Poisoning?

Prevalence of Autism  New Jersey has the highest ASD prevalence rate - one in 94 children (CDC 2005)  Rates are much higher than the CDC estimates – Autism Research Institute  What is the probability of a person in this room having a child with Autism?  What can you do to reduce your risk?

Autism Treatment Options  Eliminate toxins from the child’s environment – Natural materials for clothing, furniture  Diet – GFCF,SCD,LOD,BED, no artificial flavors, colors  Bio-Medical Intervention – Supplements – Chelation – HBOT  Sensory Integration – Physical Therapy – Occupational Therapy – Audio Therapy – Vision Therapy  Behavioral Intervention – Son-Rise

What Is the Son-Rise Program  A distraction free environment  Working one on one  The child is the teacher  We do have an agenda  Parent feedback  Team meetings

What Our Children Offer You  Living in the present  The experience of unconditional love  Honest feedback on your creativity  Help you explore your belief system  Develop a positive non-judgmental attitude  A sense of accomplishment and fulfillment

What You Could Offer  Your time  Human Interaction  Model the world for the child  Motivation  Your strengths/skills/talents/hobbies  No Experience Necessary; we will train you  Are you ready to be a salesperson?

Why Is This Important To You  Friends or families are impacted by Autism  These children will be part of our society – this is inevitable  Work experience with Autism therapies may change your career  Exploring beliefs helps your relationships  Develop a non-judgmental attitude  Make a difference in the life of a child

Positions Available  Angel – 4 hrs/wk – some paid positions  Volunteer to baby sit a sibling – 2 hrs/wk  Volunteer to post flyers – 1 hr/wk  Volunteer for other tasks – 2hrs/wk  Help us find volunteers – 1hr/wk

Suggested Next Steps  Sign-up for a position  Visit  Take the free training, help friends/family  Introduce us to other clubs, communities  Introduce us to your professors, to set up internships for this program; get college credit  Spread the word about treatment options  Attend Raun’s lecture in NYC on 10/25/2008

Together We Make a Difference  A Life Without Limits - We can do it, will you help?  Q &A