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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.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 16, 20247:41 am
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Money Can’t Buy My Non-Verbal Son’s Happiness

You can’t buy Lucas’s love. It’s not for sale.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 11, 20247:35 am
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How I Got My Special Needs Son To Wear Jeans

Special needs parenting advice doesn’t apply to everyone.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 9, 20247:59 amSeptember 9, 2024
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Why I Thought I Was the Cause of My Son’s Delays – and What His Journey Taught Me

He’s unique in a world of carbon copies.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 4, 20247:33 am
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I Shave My Baby’s Mustache

I loved him then. I love him now. I’ll love him in 30 years.

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