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Self Reflection by James GuttmanFeb 9, 20225:56 amFebruary 9, 2022
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Being Old Is Not An Insult

The only trigger warning we got was “remember to take the safety off first.”

Parenting by James GuttmanFeb 7, 20227:48 amFebruary 7, 2022
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My Non-Verbal Son Got Me Sick And It Impressed Me

You have to experience what someone else went through to appreciate how they go through it.

Parenting by James GuttmanFeb 2, 20228:12 amFebruary 2, 2022
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My Son Lucas

This 2016 post was the first time I had written about my son’s autism.

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.

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