The days of, “there are no socks up here” quickly become “I’m going to a study group with friends” as they hit the teenage years.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
Author: James Guttman
Father of two children - one non-verbal with autism, one verbal without.
Understanding Each Other
I know there are things that he doesn’t get about my world. There are things about his world that I don’t get. The things we do both understand, though, are special.
“Fudge Brownies” and Other Dad Swear Words
They are stream of consciousness words. Most times, I don’t even know what they are going to be until I say them.
In Defense of Participation Trophies
Kids today aren’t as coddled as you might think. They’re also not kidding themselves.
I Don’t Care That I’m Getting Old
All the “Just For Men” hair dye commercials and black birthday balloons with tombstones on them can’t shake me.
We’re All Screwing Up
We’re all artists who can’t enjoy our own work because we see the errors that no one else does.
When Autism Awareness Isn’t Enough
Everyone is on the same page in that we’re all aware that autism exists. It doesn’t mean that people accept it.
My Meta Morning of Madness
Ugh! Why would you make him kiss me like that!?
I Love My Gross Cats
I’m not saying that I dress them up in little outfits and take them for walks; but if you’re the type of person who does that, I’m saying I can understand.
Preparing For Battles That Never Happen
You stop caring about what people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.
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