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Parenting by James GuttmanOct 21, 20247:36 amOctober 21, 2024
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Learning What My Non-Verbal Son Has Learned

Once again, my non-verbal son made me the speechless one.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 16, 20247:51 am
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Raising A Non-Verbal Son Taught Me That Success Is Beyond Words

It’s not about individual milestones or checking boxes on birthdays.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 14, 20247:55 amOctober 13, 2024
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Believing in My Son’s Growth One Question at a Time

I let him reach understanding on his own terms and celebrated when he did.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 9, 20247:27 amOctober 8, 2024
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The Unspoken Humor Only My Non-Verbal Son and I Share

Our autism journey isn’t a sprint or even a marathon. It’s a slow stroll that requires consistent starts and stops.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 7, 20246:55 amOctober 7, 2024
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Learning to Forgive Myself: The Guilt and Growth of Raising My Non-Verbal Son

Love and redemption were waiting at the end of the path I tried so desperately to avoid.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 2, 20248:01 amOctober 3, 2024
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How Autism Taught Me to Appreciate My Son’s Unique Personality

Anything less than verbal language felt like it would be a disaster.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 30, 20247:50 amOctober 13, 2024
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Why My Non-Verbal Son’s Emotions Are a Lesson for Us All

Lucas doesn’t do crocodile tears. Although, they’re practically the size of crocodiles.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 25, 20247:50 amOctober 3, 2024
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Why Reflecting on My Non-Verbal Son’s Autism Journey Gives Me Hope

Over time, he’ll defeat today’s challenges too.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 23, 20247:42 amOctober 3, 2024
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My Non-Verbal Son Can’t Fake A Smile

My kid is never fake. If he’s happy, he’s happy.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 18, 20247:17 amSeptember 17, 2024
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How My Son With Autism Faces Life’s Transitions Without My Pep Talks

The will to push on and do his best lives inside him. It’s part of who he is.

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