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Parenting by James GuttmanJul 31, 20237:21 amJuly 31, 2023
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Unseen Lessons: How My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Became A Little Gentleman

Teaching our kids what’s right isn’t always a calculated effort.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 26, 20237:00 amJuly 25, 2023
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Beyond Meltdowns: Handling Non-Verbal Autism with Calm and Love

I can’t tell you how proud those moments made me as a father. 

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 24, 20238:00 amJuly 24, 2023
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Beyond Verbal Language: The Emotional Intelligence of My Son With Autism

Some things change and others stay the same.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 19, 20238:17 amJuly 19, 2023
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A Dad’s Confession: Other Children’s Progress Highlighted My Son’s Delays

He might just be a late bloomer, right? 

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 17, 20237:14 amJuly 17, 2023
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The Most Important Thing I Had To Teach My Non-Verbal Son

I earned trust, just as he learned trust.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 12, 20237:42 amJuly 11, 2023
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Finding Language: How Special Needs Families Redefine Words

“Say thank you” simply means “be thankful”. 

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 10, 20237:50 amJuly 10, 2023
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The Power of Repetition: Teaching My Non-Verbal Son To Say Thank You

It can be a half hug or kiss. Usually, it’s one hand on the person’s shoulder.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 5, 20237:17 amJuly 4, 2023
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Autism Speech Breakthroughs: Celebrating Progress and Persistence

Has using a device hindered his speech?

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 3, 20237:36 amJuly 2, 2023
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Letting Go of Control: Embracing the Joys of Parenting My Son With Autism

My biggest fear was that my son would never know who I am.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 28, 20237:02 amJune 28, 2023
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A 12-Year-Old With Autism Is Still A 12-Year-Old

He’s lived twelve years. End of explanation.

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