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Parenting by James GuttmanApr 21, 20259:31 am
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Read My Latest Essay in HuffPost: “I Don’t Want a Cure for My Son’s Autism”

This week, I’m honored to share a piece I wrote for HuffPost Personal. It’s one of the most personal essays I’ve ever written about my son Lucas, the way we’ve grown together, and why I’ve […]

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 16, 20257:40 amApril 15, 2025
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The Most Accepting Person I Know Has Autism

It’s strange that we need an entire month to ask people to be decent

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 14, 20257:22 am
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The Hardest Thing I Do for My Non-Verbal Son Is Step Back

I’m proud every single day.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 9, 20257:17 amApril 9, 2025
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The Future I Dreaded Is the Life I Love

Raising my non-verbal son didn’t go as I hoped. It went better than I ever could have imagined.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 7, 20257:27 amApril 7, 2025
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My Non-Verbal Son Is the Purest Reflection of My Values

I want people to know my son for the person he is.

Parenting by James GuttmanApr 2, 20257:27 am
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Autism Awareness Starts With Seeing My Son, Not Labeling Him

On World Autism Awareness Day, I’m not asking you to change the world, just to see my son for who he really is.

Parenting by James GuttmanMar 31, 20257:28 am
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Why Autism Acceptance Month Hits Different for Our Family

Would my non-verbal son ever accept and participate in our lives?

Parenting by James GuttmanMar 26, 20257:29 amMarch 25, 2025
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The Checklist Said “No” – But My Son With Autism Said “Watch Me”

If you’re a parent dealing with these torturous checklists today and asking the same question, you’re in luck.

Parenting by James GuttmanMar 24, 20257:01 amMarch 23, 2025
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The Birthday Boy Who Never Asked for a Party

He asks for nothing and that’s why I want to give him everything.

Parenting by James GuttmanMar 19, 20257:35 amMarch 19, 2025
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My Son Has Never Spoken, But I’ve Learned To Hear Him Loud and Clear

I realized that my son and I were speaking the same language all along.

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