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Parenting by James GuttmanJun 19, 20237:35 am
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My Non-Verbal Child’s First School Bus Ride

As the day got closer and closer, my anxiety grew greater and greater.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 14, 20237:04 amJune 14, 2023
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Breaking Free from the Language Obsession: My Non-Verbal Son’s Milestones

Being hyper-focused on one major goal is to set yourself up for disappointment.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 12, 20237:21 amJune 12, 2023
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No, My Non-Verbal Child Is Not Just Like Your Non-Verbal Pet 

Don’t compare my human baby to your fur one.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 7, 20237:27 amJune 7, 2023
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Embracing my Inner Goat: Understanding My Non-Verbal Son’s Meltdowns

There are also parts of his personality I admire, but might not encourage

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 5, 20237:58 am
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Beyond Words: Communicating With My Non-Verbal Child On The Autism Spectrum

I’ve learned that verbal language is overrated

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 31, 20237:38 amMay 31, 2023
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Navigating Unexplainable Moments with My Non-Verbal Child

These out-of-sync moments are nothing to hide or be ashamed of.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 22, 20237:05 am
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Balancing Love and Health: The Struggles of Parenting a Non-Verbal Foodie

As soon as he started requesting things, I wanted to give him the world. 

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 17, 20237:59 amMay 17, 2023
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My Son’s Autism Advocate Makes Mistakes

I’ve always done right by my boy even when I haven’t always done right by me.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanMay 15, 20237:55 am
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I’m Proud To Be “Too Nice”

Whatever I can do to help, just let me know. 

Self Reflection by James GuttmanMay 10, 20237:50 amMay 10, 2023
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If You’re Happy And You Know It

I want everyone to hear me clapping.

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