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Parenting by James GuttmanOct 1, 20186:54 amOctober 1, 2018
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I Didn’t Know He Could Do That

My non-verbal son’s skill set stretches far beyond what any one person sees. It’s my job, as his advocate, to accept that.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 26, 20187:14 amFebruary 10, 2019
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Silent Attitude

My non-verbal boy can sling snark with the best of them. He just expresses it in more creative ways.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanSep 24, 20187:12 amSeptember 24, 2018
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Survivor’s Guilt

Cherish the time you have on Earth…or don’t. Whatever. Either way, your time here is limited.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 19, 20187:14 amSeptember 19, 2018
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Sweatin’ the Small Stuff

I thought to myself, “Well, that was different. I guess that’s who I am now.”

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 17, 20187:12 amMay 24, 2022
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Fear And Loathing At My Kid’s Pediatrician

“Hop up on the scale for me buddy.” That’s when the gates of hell open.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 12, 20187:15 amSeptember 12, 2018
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Letting Him Stim

Stimming doesn’t give a child Autism. In fact, “stimming” isn’t even exclusive to Autism.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 10, 20187:13 amSeptember 14, 2018
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I Wasn’t Ready

A voice in my head whispered, “Why did you do that? What do you know about babies?”

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 5, 20187:15 amMay 24, 2022
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My Kids Embarrass Me At Restaurants

It’s like living in an Adam Sandler movie.

Parenting by James GuttmanSep 3, 20187:15 amSeptember 3, 2018
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Things He’ll Never Always Do

Kids aren’t all or nothing. Neither is Autism.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanAug 29, 20186:50 amAugust 29, 2018
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Doubters Don’t Define You

No one has to validate your happiness. You just have to feel it.

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