Author: James Guttman

Father of two children - one non-verbal with autism, one verbal without.

The Real Reason I Don’t Want My Non-Verbal Son Melting Down In Public

How terrible must that be for him?

Even the right decisions can feel wrong in the moments after you make them.

To not do so is to not treat my son like a human.

Ten years later, we’re not doomed at all. In fact, we’re great.

There are no lined-up shoes, objects spun on the floor, or persistent questions.

Never fear learning who your child is.

Being a dad is tough, but being a human is often tougher.

Knowing that the scorpion’s injured doesn’t make its sting hurt any less.

Am I doing it for him and his needs or am I doing it for me and my wants?

All I needed to do was be there for him.

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