Autism Breakthrough by Raun K. Kaufman Summary
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From severe autism to Brown University graduate, Raun Kaufman's revolutionary Son-Rise Program challenges conventional wisdom by joining - not suppressing - autistic behaviors. Featured on Fox News and BBC, this controversial approach has families reporting changes within a single day. Could connection trump compliance?
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Breaking Through the Autism Barrier
What if the key to helping a child with autism isn't forcing them to conform to our world, but first entering theirs? This revolutionary idea transformed Raun Kaufman from a non-verbal child with severe autism into a Brown University graduate with no trace of his former condition. Diagnosed with an IQ below 30 and given zero chance of meaningful recovery by specialists, Raun's parents refused this prognosis. Instead, they developed an approach that would eventually help thousands of children worldwide. Their method, now called The Son-Rise Program, turns conventional wisdom on its head: rather than trying to eliminate "inappropriate behaviors," they began by joining their child exactly where he was.
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The Power of Creative Engagement
The Four Pillars of Social Development
The Counterintuitive Path to Progress
The ABCs of Moment-by-Moment Decisions
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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