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 Acclaimed
Worldwide for Curing Her Son of "Incurable" Autism
Working twelve hours a day, seven days a week for three
and a half years, Samahria transformed her son, Raun,
from mute, retarded (with an under 30 IQ), withdrawn
little boy into an outgoing, highly verbal child with
a near genius IQ. Raun has since graduated from an Ivy
League university. The Kaufmans' famous story has been
recounted in print and on television.
Inspires Thousands Challenged by Adversity.
Co-founder of The Option Institute, an internationally
renowned learning center offering programs for individuals,
couples, families and groups facing personal challenges
or simply wanting to improve their quality of life.
Reaches Out to the World's "Unreachable" Children.
Co-Originator of The Son-Rise Program® at The Option
Institute. Each year hundreds of families learn to make
the "impossible" possible when taught how to implement
profoundly loving, home-based programs for their children
with special needs.
Print:
 People
Magazine (3 times) |
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New
York Magazine |
| New
York Times |
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Mothering
Magazine |
| Newsday
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Utne
Reader |
| Los
Angeles Times |
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Abnormal
Psychology |
| Family
Circle |
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Time-Life
Books |
Books & Audio:
Son-Rise:
The Miracle Continues, the best-selling book
about Raun Kaufman's journey out of autism, was made
into an award winning NBC-TV movie special, Son-Rise:
A Miracle of Love (screenplay co-authored by Samahria).
Original book and screenplay received the Christopher
Award and the Humanitas Prize.
A
Sacred Dying, an inspirational book about love's
power to heal a family facing one member's death from
cancer.
Special
Children/Special Solutions, a dynamic series
of CDs/audio cassettes which bring Samahria's powerful
messages to parents and professionals. Treasured as
a resource in the United States and throughout the world.
High
On You, a magical CD of thirteen songs addressing
important areas as hope, friends, the power of one,
the greatness of women, menopause and many others. Experience
the passion and wisdom of Samahria Lyte Kaufman through
this inspiring CD. |
