As his Dad, it makes keeping him out of harm’s way, the hardest job I have, even harder.
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: communication
Autism Appreciation
My son is not a worst-case-scenario. He’s the realest human being I’ve ever met.
Autism Is Not His Excuse
I know that it’s easy to eyeroll when you read someone says that they were “inspired” by their child’s “courage”. But let’s get serious here for a second…
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
My Son Doesn’t Suffer From Autism
Every diagnosis doesn’t require grief-stricken language.
Time, Patience, and Learning To Communicate
Time has made many interactions I once would have thought impossible possible
Teaching Him “Hello”
I still understood next to nothing about Autism and even less about what it would be like to have a non-verbal child.
Surrounded And Alone
The hour would end, the door would close, and we would all be alone together again.
No One Needs To Speak For My Non-Verbal Child
My parenthood is neither painful nor does it require relief. When I say that I accept my son as he is, I’m not trying to fool myself and others.
The Musical Communication of Autism
Autism or not, sing to your kids. Even if you, like me, never sing for anyone else, do it for them.
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