I have never, in my entire life, been as in awe of one person as I am of him. He does things his own way.
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
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Cleaning Up His Messes
The box is tossed in front of the front door, the bag is almost completely empty, and, mixed between the pieces, are squashed particles of cereal dust.
A Hundred Miles An Hour
My son turns television watching into an all-out physical event.
Angry, Not Angry
I didn’t get mad at him for an impulse that he obviously couldn’t control in that moment. I wanted to. A voice in my head said, “Yo. Freak out.”
Good Mornings
The things I do for my son aren’t done for his recognition, appreciation, or even attention. They’re done because I love him.
Unemotional Wreck
They’re not here to make me feel better. They’re here to help my son.
Making It Through That One Day
Keeping his iPad away for the entire final day of Spring Break sounded crazy to everyone, including me, but it had to be done.
Autism Awareness After April Ends
He’s not being rude. He’s being him. If you’re patient, though, he’s fantastic.
It’s Not About Me
I may have helped, but his successes were about him doing it, not me teaching him.
They Sent Me To This Meeting
In the end, I’m proud to say, no tables were flipped.
