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Parenting by James GuttmanJun 11, 20256:35 amJune 19, 2025
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The Words My Son Never Said – and the Peace That Followed

It was then that I truly understand what autism meant.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 9, 20257:04 amSeptember 16, 2025
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He Never Says “I Love You”, But I’ve Never Been More Sure

Of all the things I know, I know my non-verbal son loves me.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 4, 20257:15 amJune 4, 2025
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Why I Still Feel the Urge to Do More for My Non-Verbal Son

Pushing isn’t always progress, and rest isn’t always regret.

Parenting by James GuttmanJun 2, 20257:02 am
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Teaching My Son That What’s Cute at Five Doesn’t Work at Fourteen

If I want my non-verbal son to be accepted in our community, I need to help him be part of it.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 28, 20257:15 am
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His Feelings Are Loud. His Life Is Honest. His Love Is Clear.

What my non-verbal son teaches me about emotional truth, connection, and love without saying a word.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 21, 20256:38 am
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I Was Ready to Fight the World for My Son

The world proved me wrong.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 19, 20256:58 am
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I Don’t Measure My Non-Verbal Son by Milestones

I don’t love my kids for the things they can or can’t do. I love them for who they are.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 14, 20256:27 am
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What My Son Can’t Do Doesn’t Define What He Can

In other words, just because he can’t speak doesn’t mean he can’t do so much more.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 12, 20257:00 amMay 13, 2025
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Parenting My Growing Son With Autism Takes More Than Strength

I want a kid who is good all the time, not just when his dad is there.

Parenting by James GuttmanMay 7, 20256:57 am
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Why I Take My Non-Verbal Son Out, Even When Neither of Us Wants To

This was not Coachella. This was Seaford.

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