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Parenting by James GuttmanMay 15, 20247:21 am
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From Hand-Me-Downs to Standing Tall: Raising a Child with Autism

He’s outgrowing my friggin’ shirts.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 13, 202412:28 amMay 13, 2024
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Let Them Look

Whether he fully understands is immaterial. This is about family.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 8, 20247:22 am
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Navigating Neurodiversity with Humor: Teen Angst and Autism Insights

Tell that story to a room full of people, get sympathetic stares.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 6, 20246:51 amMay 6, 2024
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My Non-Verbal Son Doesn’t Like His Favorite Show

“My child, it’s not about Elmo. It never was.”

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 1, 20247:29 amMay 1, 2024
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Forever Young: My Life with a Teenager and a Non-Verbal Child with Autism

He visually looks 13, but that means nothing around here.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 29, 20247:44 am
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Learning To Listen: Lessons in Parenting a Non-Verbal Child with Autism

It’s the most meaningful conversation of my life.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 24, 20247:35 am
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Celebrating the Silent Successes of My Non-Verbal Son

What I’m saying is that I’m proud of him.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 22, 20246:20 amApril 22, 2024
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Solving My Non-Verbal Child’s Mystery Injuries

There are phantom limps that disappear within an hour.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 17, 20247:11 am
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The Power of Non-Verbal Presence in Autism

My son is present. He’s not “locked away” or left to float alone

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 15, 20246:49 amApril 15, 2024
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My Non-Verbal Son Won’t Keep His Shoes On

Constant feet like a Nickelodeon sitcom from the ’90s.

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