One of the startling life changes for parents of children with Autism is the revolving door of professionals coming in and out of your living room.
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.
We’re Supposed To Say “No” Sometimes
There are very few good parenting moments that allow us to put our feet up in another room, but this is one of them. It’s like finding a vegetable that tastes like ice cream cake.
Her Brother’s Keeper
The tiny little person who we were most concerned about in terms of dealing with her brother’s Autism pretty much schooled us on how to deal with her brother’s Autism.
The Circle of Dad
Suddenly all the corny nonsense you were forced to do for the sake of family unity has become a source of humiliation again.
When My Little Angel Is Mean As Hell
I can still remember the first time that my sweet-faced, doting, little princess ripped my heart out. She was two.
Everything’s Age Appropriate
How can I allow my school-aged child with autism to still play with a toy designed for a toddler? Doesn’t that go against the very nature of my job?
An Excuse To Be A Kid Again
The bizarre humor that rushes through my head is decades below my own age group and doesn’t even need an audience to spring up.
Defying Expectations
Will there be overwhelming events for my non-verbal son? Sure. Will there be judgmental people? Definitely. Are they the norm and do they define who we are or what we do? Not at all.
Our Family Language
Every family has their own language. It’s made up of words or phrases that no one else would understand. Every person contributes. Every person speaks it.
Making The Best Things In Life Better
There are certain pieces of advice that make us roll our eyes. The old adage about the best things in life being free can be put into that category.
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