He smiles big and I can see that he knows it’s special. He knows it’s for him.
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.
She’s The Reason I Play Roblox
I almost crumbled into a heap on the floor. Within ten seconds, I was on my computer and Robloxing like a mad man.
What Will People Say About My Child’s Autism?
In a world where everyone is striving to fit in, any small difference for your kid can be concerning.
I Never Forgot Joe’s Pool
It’s not until the movie has ended, that you can talk about it as a whole.
The Big Stars My Son Has Ignored
These seemingly “ruined” photos used to cause me grief. Now, I see them for what they truly are…
My Circle Of Life
I thought about what it would be like to go back and tell myself in 2011 all that was about to happen.
No Autism Assumptions
I tried not to view this proud moment as an opportunity for a future let down due to misplaced expectations.
My Kid Won’t Stop Making Slime
Slime-making is basically when you spend $30 on supplies to make a handful of sticky goo that you could buy for 50 cents in the vending machines as you leave the supermarket.
A Strange Part of Autism Parenting
No one really said anything for a moment. They didn’t need to.
I Have Issues
Our minds are littered with thoughts that begin with “when I was a kid…”
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