An Alternative To The Son Rise Program

An Alternative To The
Son-Rise* Program

For families who are just beginning a home program and for families who want to energize or enhance an existing program, here are some reasons to consider Growing Minds Autism Programs.

The Growing Minds Autism Programs are directed and taught by Steven Wertz, with 15 years' experience teaching the Son-Rise program. Read about Steven's background.

Growing Minds balances social development with skill development. We train parents to create deep connection and high-quality social interaction with their children. We also teach them to provide clear, step-by-step instruction, helping the children to acquire necessary skills and to progress toward appropriate goals.

Each program is driven by a thorough evaluation of the child. All Growing Minds programs begin with a thorough assessment of the child. This specific information about your child is the basis for all of our recommendations.

We provide written curriculum designs/ individual education plans (IEPs). Even with improved relational skills, most children with autism require step-by-step instruction that identifies precise goals and uses clear methods to reach them. We provide a written, individualized IEP and we help you revise and update it through ongoing support. These written plans have been helpful to parents seeking funding from education authorities or other sources.

Follow-up and support are built into the program. All Growing Minds Comprehensive Programs include six months of distance support by telephone and Internet via our forum. No matter how effective in-person training is, it cannot prepare you for every contingency that will happen after you go home. When you become a Growing Minds client, we commit to be there for you consistently for as long as you choose to continue.

You work directly with our most experienced trainers. All services are provided directly by our highly experienced three-member team. No portion of your training (or your child's) is delivered by teachers-in-training or by recently graduated teachers.

We offer access to a broad array of methods. Because we are not bound by a particular philosophical perspective, we are free to draw from the best methods available to help your child. Each member of our team is enrolled in continuing graduate-level education, to broaden our skills and to keep them current.

The Growing Minds program structure is flexible. Some children don't require a full-time home program and some families can't provide one. We consider the needs of the child and the resources of the family and community in order to recommend a program structure that will work.

Our program is less expensive. The Growing Minds five-day intensive program is less expensive than the Son-Rise five-day intensive program. Even with the added fees for our six-months of continuing support, our Comprehensive Program is less expensive than the Son-Rise five-day intensive without follow-up. (These calculations have been adjusted for the cost of lodging and meals in Florida, which are not included in our fee and which are included in the fees for the Son-Rise program.)

15096 115th Avenue North, Jupiter, Florida 33478
Phone: 561-748-9697 Fax: 561-748-6543

* The Son Rise Program is a registered trademark belonging to Barry Neil Kaufman and Susan Marie Kaufman. Growing Minds is not affiliated with the Kaufmans or the Son Rise Program.

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An Alternative To The
Son-Rise* Program

For families who are just beginning a home program and for families who want to energize or enhance an existing program, here are some reasons to consider Growing Minds Autism Programs.

The Growing Minds Autism Programs are directed and taught by Steven Wertz, with 15 years' experience teaching the Son-Rise program. Read about Steven's background.
Growing Minds balances social development with skill development. We train parents to create deep connection and high-quality social interaction with their children. We also teach them to provide clear, step-by-step instruction, helping the children to acquire necessary skills and to progress toward appropriate goals.
Each program is driven by a thorough evaluation of the child. All Growing Minds programs begin with a thorough assessment of the child. This specific information about your child is the basis for all of our recommendations.
We provide written curriculum designs/ individual education plans (IEPs). Even with improved relational skills, most children with autism require step-by-step instruction that identifies precise goals and uses clear methods to reach them. We provide a written, individualized IEP and we help you revise and update it through ongoing support. These written plans have been helpful to parents seeking funding from education authorities or other sources.
Follow-up and support are built into the program. All Growing Minds Comprehensive Programs include six months of distance support by telephone and Internet via our forum. No matter how effective in-person training is, it cannot prepare you for every contingency that will happen after you go home. When you become a Growing Minds client, we commit to be there for you consistently for as long as you choose to continue.
You work directly with our most experienced trainers. All services are provided directly by our highly experienced three-member team. No portion of your training (or your child's) is delivered by teachers-in-training or by recently graduated teachers.
We offer access to a broad array of methods. Because we are not bound by a particular philosophical perspective, we are free to draw from the best methods available to help your child. Each member of our team is enrolled in continuing graduate-level education, to broaden our skills and to keep them current.
The Growing Minds program structure is flexible. Some children don't require a full-time home program and some families can't provide one. We consider the needs of the child and the resources of the family and community in order to recommend a program structure that will work.
Our program is less expensive. The Growing Minds five-day intensive program is less expensive than the Son-Rise five-day intensive program. Even with the added fees for our six-months of continuing support, our Comprehensive Program is less expensive than the Son-Rise five-day intensive without follow-up. (These calculations have been adjusted for the cost of lodging and meals in Florida, which are not included in our fee and which are included in the fees for the Son-Rise program.)

15096 115th Avenue North, Jupiter, Florida 33478
Phone: 561-748-9697 Fax: 561-748-6543

* The Son Rise Program is a registered trademark belonging to Barry Neil Kaufman and Susan Marie Kaufman. Growing Minds is not affiliated with the Kaufmans or the Son Rise Program.

Copyright © Growing Minds Autism Programs, 1999
Site designed & hosted by Big Blue Design

Home

Our Programs
Program Principles
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Son Rise Alternative
Comprehensive Program
Register For
Parent's Review
Distance Training
Register For
Parent's Review
In-Home Program
Netherlands Program
Paris Program NEW!
Paris Program in French
Florida Accommodations
Program Fees

Children's Progress

FAQ

Staff Bios

Biomedical Program

Articles
Extraordinary Parenting
Special Mothers
Focus
Taking The Lead
Attitude Plus

Discussion Forum

Contact Us