Miracles of Son-riseMiracles of Son-rise

Helping Extraordinary Children Do Ordinary

Things

Why Are We Here Today!

Raise awareness of Autism Raise awareness of treatment options What our children can offer you What you could offer our children Why is this important to you

Awareness 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 woman in this room having a child with Autism?

What can you do to reduce your risk?

Autism Treatment Options

Eliminate toxins Diet Bio-Medical Intervention Sensory Integration Behavioral Intervention

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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 impacted by Autism These children will be part of your

classroom – 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

Suggested Next Steps

Volunteer to work with a child Volunteer to baby sit a sibling Volunteer to post flyers Volunteer to help the families with other

tasks Take the free training, help friends/family Introduce us to other clubs/communities

Suggested Next Steps

Tell your friends about this opportunity Introduce us to your professors, to set up

internships for this program; get college credit

Spread the word about treatment options Visit www.son-rise.org Sign-up sheets available for all options