What my non-verbal son teaches me about emotional truth, connection, and love without saying a word.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Author: James Guttman
Father of two children - one non-verbal with autism, one verbal without.
I Was Ready to Fight the World for My Son
The world proved me wrong.
I Don’t Measure My Non-Verbal Son by Milestones
I don’t love my kids for the things they can or can’t do. I love them for who they are.
What My Son Can’t Do Doesn’t Define What He Can
In other words, just because he can’t speak doesn’t mean he can’t do so much more.
Parenting My Growing Son With Autism Takes More Than Strength
I want a kid who is good all the time, not just when his dad is there.
Why I Take My Non-Verbal Son Out, Even When Neither of Us Wants To
This was not Coachella. This was Seaford.
“Severe Autism”: Awareness, Acceptance, and Saying the Words
When I think of “severe autism,” I think of another kid… doing what Lucas is doing.
If You Don’t Know My Son, You Don’t Know What’s Best
We’ll call you if we need anything. But, as of today, we’re good.
Why I Needed My Non-Verbal Son As Much As He Needed Me
He’s my rock, my ride or die, and his need for me isn’t fickle or fake.
My Son’s Autism Is Profound… And I Still Don’t Want to Cure Him
From what I’ve seen, autism isn’t a disease. It’s his way of being.
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