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Parenting by James GuttmanSep 15, 20257:05 amSeptember 21, 2025
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Why My Non-Verbal Son Keeps Holding My Face…And Why I Let Him

“Hey world. This is my dad’s head.”

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 10, 20257:16 am
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I Imagined a Different Child. I Got Someone Even Better.

There’s nothing my kids need to do in order to earn my love.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 8, 20257:29 amSeptember 8, 2025
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The Screen That Once Controlled My Non-Verbal Son Doesn’t Anymore

I didn’t need an expert to tell me how to parent him. I just needed to listen.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 3, 20257:34 am
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No Meltdowns. No iPad. Just Trust.

He was part of the plan until it all just clicked.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 27, 20257:01 am
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Raising an Autism Sibling Bond Built on Love, Not Obligation

“I always accepted him. That’s him. He’s my brother.”

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 25, 20257:19 am
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What a Duck Joke Taught Me About My Non-Verbal Son

Temple Grandin meets George Carlin. Stop the presses.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 20, 20257:43 amAugust 19, 2025
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Why My Son With Autism Is Perfect Exactly As He Is

This kid deserves a round of applause.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 18, 20257:53 amAugust 18, 2025
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How My Non-Verbal Son Learned to Trust Me (and How I Learned to Understand Him)

Lucas isn’t “locked away”.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 13, 20257:01 amAugust 12, 2025
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Inside Jokes With My Non-Verbal Son Are Easier Than You Think

It’s one of many things I never expected.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 11, 20257:02 am
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Runner to Roadblock: How My Son with Autism Flipped the Script on My Fears

I was convinced I’d be picking his little face off the pavement with a spatula.

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