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Parenting by James GuttmanDec 30, 20247:54 amDecember 29, 2024
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The Year My Non-Verbal Son Will Speak His First Word – Or Not, And That’s Okay

I no longer set deadlines in my mind for him to speak.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 18, 20247:55 amDecember 18, 2024
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Why My Son With Autism Doesn’t Care About Gifts And What It Taught Me About Giving

Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 16, 20247:27 amDecember 16, 2024
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Understanding and Supporting My Child With Autism’s Stimming Behaviors

Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 11, 20247:50 amDecember 10, 2024
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The Misconceptions I Had About Special Needs Parenting Before Lucas

Behind every struggle is a bond you can’t imagine and victories you might never notice.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 9, 20247:49 amDecember 8, 2024
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Protecting Lucas: What I’ve Learned About Love and Advocacy

Support systems aren’t guaranteed.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 4, 20247:46 am
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From His Needs To Ours: Teaching My Non-Verbal Son The Meaning of Urgency

Out of respect for me, he does it.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 2, 20247:23 amDecember 2, 2024
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Life Skills, One Macaroni at a Time

Clean hands? He’d rather dip them in mac and cheese.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 25, 20247:33 amNovember 25, 2024
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Early Lessons About Behavior Made All the Difference for My Non-Verbal Son

Turn your head around and eat your soup, lady.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 20, 20247:54 amNovember 19, 2024
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Finding Calm in the Chaos: My Non-Verbal Son’s Journey Without His iPad

Like an angel sent from Steve Jobs, this device would keep my son smiling, swiping, and off the ground.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 18, 20247:37 am
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Communication Struggles With My Non-Verbal Son You’d Never Guess

I become his personal manservant.

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