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 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 – Son-rise

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  Sign-up sheets available for all options