I realized that my son and I were speaking the same language all along.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean — Featured in HuffPost, Autism Speaks, Yahoo, The Mighty, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Jubilee.
Author: James Guttman
Father of two children - one non-verbal with autism, one verbal without.
I Sit With My Son During Meltdowns So One Day, He’ll Stand On His Own
There are some things I’m not sure my son understands, but love isn’t one of them.
I Never Thought My Non-Verbal Son Would Understand Gratitude – But Now He Does
Lucas is the most thankful person in my life.
Hi World! I’m Dad – Now Available!
Autism Appreciation – Digital, Print, and Audio – Out Now!
The Hardest Part of Raising My Non-Verbal Son Is the Opposite of What People Assume
Independence is built one sock, one shoe, and one victory at a time.
The Parenting Fears That Vanished As My Non-Verbal Son Grew Up
You need to take the journey to appreciate the destination.
No Trophies, No Words – Just Lucas: Why I Love My Son for Who He Is
I never needed him to be anything other than Lucas.
The Small Victories That Prepare My Son for a Life Without Me
Every trip out is another step toward the independence my son deserves.
Building a Bond With My Non-Verbal Son Meant Meeting Him Where He Is
Lucas belongs in my world and I belong in his.
My Non-Verbal Son Might Never Drive – And That’s OK
You don’t love your kids because they can drive – that would be weird.
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