Being a dad is tough, but being a human is often tougher.
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
Tag: autism sibling
Teaching My Non-Verbal Son That His Sister’s There For Him Too
I’ll never put demands on either of them. Love and family aren’t about demands.
My Son With Autism Might Hate Your Party, But Please Invite Us Anyway
The key to everything is repetition.
Sometimes His Sister Knows Best
My special needs son has a sister whose point of view helps him grow in all the right ways.
My Special Needs Son Isn’t Why I’m Late, But He’s Why I Might Leave Early
We stopped at Starbucks and drove around in circles.
My Non-Verbal Son Doesn’t Like When I Parent (Like Most Kids)
As Nine Inch Nails so eloquently asked, “What have I become?” A parent.
False Assumptions About Special Needs Families
Families with special needs children don’t pass a test. We’re simply people.
Making Corrections To My Non-Verbal Son’s Life Skills
They’re just extra steps needed to make his practice into perfect.
Raising A Great Special Needs Sibling
She’s prioritized on the same level he is – not above and not below.
Doing The Things My Non-Verbal Son Didn’t Ask For
He doesn’t have to ask, expect, or appreciate. I do it because I love him
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