Kyle's Treehouse

Empowering everyone touched by Autism to make effective choices

  • ABOUT KYLE

    Kyle Westphal is 15 years old. He likes karate, video games and girls, though not always in that order. He argues with his parents, his room is usually a mess, and he hates to get up early. Basically, he is your typical teenager. With an exceptional story.

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  • OUR MISSION

    Kyle's Treehouse is dedicated to empowering all people touched by autism to make effective choices.

    Keeping the Treehouse up and running is a labor of love, and we depend heavily on the kindness and generosity of individual donors. By donating, you can keep our community flourishing, and insure that the most current and valuable information is always available. Your contribution is very important, and is deeply appreciated by everyone here.

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  • SON-RISE TREATMENT

    Son-Rise is built around the belief that respect and deep caring are the most important factors impacting a child's ability to learn. A home-based therapy offered through the Autism Centers Of America, Son-Rise enlists the parents as therapists, encouraging them to participate in their child's activities, rather than resisting them. The theory is that doing this wins the child's trust, and makes them more comfortable with outside stimuli.

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About Kyle's Treehouse

Kyle's Treehouse was founded by Jeffrey and Jenifer Westphal, whose son, Kyle, was diagnosed with Autism in 1998.

About Kyle Photo ( Kyle & Jen Westphal )

Kyle’s Treehouse is a 501 (c) 3 organization founded by Jenifer and Jeffrey Westphal, whose son Kyle was diagnosed in 1998. During the search for a diagnosis, a friend told the Westphals about The Son-Rise Program®, a home-based, parent-led, child-centered treatment option. After more than four years of this therapy, Kyle emerged from his autistic state.
 
While going through this experience, the Westphals were frustrated by the difficulty in learning about autism. There was no clearinghouse that provided information on the pros and cons of various treatments. While they found a treatment that was a good fit for them, they realized that it wasn’t for everyone. And there are dozens of different options for families to choose from. A nearly impossible task.  

So they started the Treehouse. In a few short years, what was originally an informational resource has evolved into a community, where hundreds of thousands of visitors learn from each other every year. We’re glad you’ve become one of them.