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Parenting by James GuttmanJan 8, 20257:29 amJune 19, 2025
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My Non-Verbal Son is 13, Not “Mentally 6” – Here’s Why That Matters

Autism isn’t about fitting a different mental age. It’s about being your own person.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 6, 20257:51 amJanuary 6, 2025
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Parenting a Growing Giant: Handling My Non-Verbal Son’s Physical Growth

I miss the days when I could just spin him back out of the kitchen.

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.

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