Son Rise: A Miracle of Love

SonRise A Miracle of Love is a televised docudrama film that aired on NBC in 1979 and is adapted by the biographical book SonRise currently SonRise The Miracle Continues by Barry Neil Kaufman. It is the reallife story of how, according to his parents, Raun Kaufman completely recovered from severe autism. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan and the teleplay was written by Stephen Kandel, Samahria Lyte Kaufman, and Barry Neil Kaufman.

Raun was born like all, perfect to Bears and Suzi Kaufman. Eventually his parents noticed that Raun could only see certain things and sometimes hear. He also lost a couple of words that he had been taught. He hadout ofsymptoms of autism. Medical professionals were pessimistic about Rauns condition. The only options offered to the Kaufmans at the time was institutionalization or involvement in a behavior modification program that included aversive therapy for example, spanking and electrical shock treatment. His parents also witnessed young children being locked into cabinets by clinicians other children had their hands tied to the back of chairs for handflapping, a selfstimulatory behavior common to autism.The Kaufmans decided to work with Raun, although he had not yet reached the age of two. The Kaufmans utilized their downstairs restroom which was the only place free of distractions.citation needed When Raun flapped his hands and spun plates so did Suzi and Bears joining Raun. After Suzi spun plates with Raun for several months, Raun looked directly at Suzi and smiled for the first time since Raun had become autistic. Other forms of contact Raun made included crying when he was thirsty for juice. Rauns mother worked with him for a total of 70 to 80 hours a week and his father sold his advertising agency to have more time to work with his son. The Kaufmans work was successful. At the end of the film, Raun was six years old and known as a happy, active, bright, and loving normal boy. ........

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