Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I have just registered with this site, I am a mum of 2. Jack my oldest has always worried me from an early age. You know your own child. People around me just said he will change in the next few years, now 17 nothing has changed. he just got taller. Teachers were never interested and said he was 'just a boy and lazy' all through school and I mentioned it but nothing ever got done. They tested for Dyslexia in junior school but was ok. He did really well in GCSE B's C's mostly and now at College doing Game Design and due to finish in the Summer. After more worries i decided to go for some counselling about it and saw one who was knowledgeable in the area of Autism and additional needs. It was an emotional 10 week but I feel so much better and like a massive weight has lifted. Jack came along to 2 sessions with me and she discussed Autism and he agrees he has some traits. He has now been referred for a diagnosis, but as he is still 17 at the moment, and has been referred to Adult Services it could take a while to get seen. He is 18 in the Summer. I have ordered some books and looking forward to reading them so i can understand Jack as little more.
Any advise welcome if you are in a similar situation
Thanks
Hi there, I am new to this forum and have literally just registered. My son (aged 5) has recently been diagnosed as high functioning autism (used to be known as aspergers, but we are no longer allowed to use this term, apparently?!).
Having done lots of reading online, we came across the son rise program founded by the Knaufman family by which Raun Knaufman who was diagnosed as autistic aged 2, outgrew his autism as a result of his parents 'joining' in his behaviour as a child.
Me and hubby have read his book, which is extremely interesting and convincing, and makes a lot of sense. A lot of critics claim there is no scientific evidence for this, and a lot of paediatricians would also claim this, as it is commonly known that autism is a lifelong spectrum disorder that a child cannot outgrow and can only be managed, however Rauns behaviour defied the odds.
Those critics who claim there is no scientific evidence for this, I am pretty sure this is actually their opinion, as opposed to something they have actually tried and tested themselves.
What I would like to know, is if there is anyone out there who has completed the program themselves, as it is held in London annually and is rather expensive. If so, what was the outcome please? I am not interested in opinions of those who haven't completed the program, only those that have, as me and hubby are very interested in doing the program, however would like an unbiased opinion, aside from the websites associated with Raun Knaufman.
Opinions on this program, the outcome and if it is worth doing would be very much appreciated, as we want to do everything we can to help our son. Thank you.