Independence is built one sock, one shoe, and one victory at a time.
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: family
The Parenting Fears That Vanished As My Non-Verbal Son Grew Up
You need to take the journey to appreciate the destination.
No Trophies, No Words – Just Lucas: Why I Love My Son for Who He Is
I never needed him to be anything other than Lucas.
The Small Victories That Prepare My Son for a Life Without Me
Every trip out is another step toward the independence my son deserves.
Building a Bond With My Non-Verbal Son Meant Meeting Him Where He Is
Lucas belongs in my world and I belong in his.
My Non-Verbal Son Might Never Drive – And That’s OK
You don’t love your kids because they can drive – that would be weird.
Lucas Can’t Tell a Lie: The Beautiful Honesty of My Non-Verbal Son
Even if he could, I know he never would.
Why I Never Push Away My Son With Autism’s Inconvenient Hugs
Simply put, I never feel more loved than I do with Lucas.
A Therapist Told Me to Take Away My Son’s “Autism Toys” – And I Wish I Hadn’t
Every child is unique, and your instincts should trump blind obedience.
The Moment I Knew My Non-Verbal Son Misses Me When I’m Not Around
It’s my favorite moment of my week.
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