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Self Reflection by James GuttmanFeb 1, 20227:58 amDecember 13, 2025
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JG’s Quintuple Bypass Insanity

Originally published December 20, 2012, days after my life changed forever.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 31, 20228:08 amJanuary 31, 2022
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Shocking Things People Say To Special Needs Parents

Just because someone is verbal, doesn’t mean they should speak.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 26, 20228:29 amMay 24, 2022
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It’s Important My Teenage Daughter Thinks I’m Cool

It doesn’t mean I let her do anything she wants. In fact, it’s the opposite.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 24, 20227:45 amJanuary 27, 2026
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How My Child With Autism Stopped Hating Haircuts

It wasn’t me, as much as I want to pretend it is.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanJan 19, 20228:22 amJanuary 19, 2022
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I Fell Under A Train When I Was Eight Years Old

This story begins with me holding a grown-up’s hand.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 17, 20228:43 amJanuary 17, 2022
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Moments That Make A Special Needs Parent Question Everything

I’m his father. I view him through the rosiest glasses of all.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanJan 12, 20228:05 amJanuary 12, 2022
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Can’t Hurt Them, Can’t Hurt Me

Words only have power if you let them. When they were pointed at me, I let them.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 10, 20228:17 amMay 24, 2022
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Yes, My Child With Autism Has A Sense Of Humor

My boy is happy. He expresses it every day.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 5, 20228:06 amJanuary 5, 2022
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Being Okay With Not Being Okay

The worst moments of our lives haven’t happened yet, but the best moments haven’t either.

Parenting by James GuttmanJan 3, 20228:34 am
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When My Child With Autism Has Trouble Transitioning

The moment we stepped outside, he lost it.

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