Ironically, it’s his attempts to get out of showing me what he can do that has shown me the most.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude.
Tag: autism
Don’t Let Them Make You Angry
This wasn’t a debate or disagreement. This was performance art.
A 15 Minute Day Of Fun
An early end to a wonderful day is better than a late end to a miserable one.
A Note To The Rude, Bitter, and Broken
Some of the most beautiful human beings I have ever met have told me horror stories about interactions with some of the vilest individuals out there.
Teaching My Non-Verbal Son About Danger
As his dad, I’ve winced in worry through the years when he would dash away down the block, pull his TV off the nightstand, or try to submerge his face in the bathtub. Him? He’s cool.
Cleaning Up The Crash Scene
Lucas marches to the beat of his own drummer. And that drummer is Dave Grohl in Nirvana smashing his drums into oblivion every morning.
An Important Part Of Being A Grown-Up
It’s about making your kids happy even when you don’t remember the meaning of the word. It’s about putting the smile on their faces that you wish you could put on your own.
…And Then They Canceled The Rest Of The School Year
This entire process went from a minor annoyance to a major catastrophe. Suddenly the new normal today was something that would have seemed like science fiction in February.
If I Had An Autism Magic Wand…
I often say that the world should try to be a little more like my son. We’d all be better for it.
Handling Disobedience For My Child With Autism
I can’t treat him like I would another child who’s disobeying me due to a lack of respect. That’s not what this is.
