If you’re busy yelling and screaming about the mistakes you make today, you lose the focus to erase them from the person you are tomorrow.
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: developmental disabilities
This Is His Village
My non-verbal son isn’t telling me funny tales from his day. Yet, I’ve seen them all grow up. They’re a part of his life and it makes them important to mine.
Chill, Little Man, Chill
There’s always a pressing issue that needs his attention in another room.
Don’t Pity Me For My Child With Autism
He’s succeeded at things I never dreamed possible – things that experts never dreamed possible. He’s not only persevered, he’s crushed it.
I Can’t Fail Him, But I Worry I Might
Nebulizer? Medicine? What? What does this kid need? Even if he could speak, I might not know.
I Guess He Does That Now
It filled me with pride. I like to think that he shared in that feeling too. He earned it.
The Stuff I Make This Kid Wear
When it comes to agreeable attire, they don’t get much cooler than my non-verbal son.
Just Like Me, Just Like You
As I write it out though, it becomes more obvious that this isn’t an Autism story.
I’m Starting a Podcast
Hear the official preview of “Hi Pod! I’m Dad” – debuting October 25th!
We All Have His Back
My biggest fear was how I could protect my non-verbal son without being by his side constantly.
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