Name:   Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues
Author(s)
 
 
Kaufman, B.
Topics
 
 
Learning Disabilities, Non-Fiction
Source
 
 
HJ Kramer ISBN: 0915811618
Copyright
 
 
1995
Description
 
 
The original Son-Rise (1976) described the family trauma of the author, his wife Samahria and their son Raun, who had been diagnosed as autistic, mentally retarded and untreatable. Rather than relegating Raun to permanent institutionalization, the Kaufmans designed a program of their own, which provided intensive therapy on a rigorous schedule that changed all of their lives. Did Raun continue to progress? In this book, that question is answered not only by the parents and extended family but also by Raun himself, now a college student and a participant in the family's educational foundation, The Option Institute and Fellowship, based in Sheffield, Mass. Testimonials from similarly afflicted families who practice the Kaufmans' techniques for treating the communications disorders of so-called "unreachable" children round out a heartwarming, inspiring chronicle that should offer hope to many.
Average Rating
 
 
Last Updated
 
 
6/7/2005
 
Comments

Contributed by: Parent  
Rating:
The story of a family reaching their non-communicative young son in ways not sanctioned by "the professionals" of the time. I liked the book as it reminded me to trust my feeling as a parent and not blindly believe all that is told me. The affirmation of self is great to remember on those trying days we all have with our children.
 
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