ASSESSMENT TASK FOR

LEARNERS WITH
EXCEPTIONALITIES
Surf the internet for the Son-
rise program for autism. It is
based on the life changing
experience of Ron Kauffman
who had autism but recovered.
Most practitioners believe that
autism is incurable, but the
son-rise program has another
approach. Read about it and
write a reaction paperon it.

BAMBA, MARY GRACE M.

BECED 1-B
 Son-Rise
PROGRAM FOR AUTISM

The Son-Rise Program was created by Barry

and Samahria Kaufman when their son, Raun, was
diagnosed as severely and incurably autistic. Raun
was just a young boy when he showed symptoms
and signs of autism. He acted both deaf and blind,
and rocked and stared in silence for hours. The
doctors have given up hope for him because they
thought that autism was incurable but not his
parents. Instead of being discouraged by all the
facts that they’ve heard, his parents insisted on
searching the light of that dark tunnel.

I am amazed as to how much Raun’s parents

love him. They never looked at him with fear but
viewed him with wonder. His parents looked at
him with possibilities but not deficiencies. It is very
heartwarming to see his parents showed passion
and commitment by entering the world of Raun.
They focus their energies, time and effort to him
even though others told them to give up. I found it
inspirational especially to those parents who also
have a child with autism. Seeing this testament
that love is powerful motivation that can conquer
all challenges. I wonder if all the parents are like
that, maybe all the children will grow and pass on
to others that love that they have received.

I personally believe that any person, when

given the right amount of care and attention can
overcome obstacles in life. All people deserve to
live a happy and meaningful life full of love. The
story of Raun’s breakthrough just inspires me to
overflow the love that I have received from my
parents and from God.