I’m not writing this to simply tell the story of seeing the world through Olivia’s eyes, but also about accidentally making her see the world through mine.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
This Isn’t About Autism
A family is made up of many people. While no member should be raised above others to define you all, no member should hidden in the shadows either.
Before and After
Chris’s death devastated me. Even now as I write this 13 years later, I have a hard time expressing my feelings about it.
The Impostor Syndrome
You keep waiting for an adultier adult to run in and say, “Ladies and gentlemen, this person is a liar!”
Autism (Un)Friendly Haircuts
What followed was a ten minute game of angry Twister that left us with an awful haircut and an even more awful memory.
Let Your Princess Grow Up
It seems like from the moment I became the father of a girl, there has been a concerted effort by the world to make me realize that she would one day grow up and move on.
When It’s Just Us
“What must it be like when they’re all alone back at home?”
A Lifetime Memory For Less Than $30
I wanted this to be a memory she kept forever. Luckily, there was an option that I had never even considered.
Why I Say “Bless You” When My Non-Verbal Son Sneezes
Lucas may be able to recognize some words and directions but, as a non-verbal five year old, the concept of “bless you” isn’t one of them.
The Jane Goodall Reading Fort
The memories that matter to our kids, not to us, are the ones that make a difference
