It doesn’t mean I let her do anything she wants. In fact, it’s the opposite.
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: life skills
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.
Making Corrections To My Non-Verbal Son’s Life Skills
They’re just extra steps needed to make his practice into perfect.
Assuming The Worst About Our Kids
“What is that? Ugh. It’s probably my kid.”
Both My Kids Do Chores
It’s not about money or the jobs themselves. It’s about teaching life skills.
I Shouldn’t Do Everything For My Special Needs Child, Even Though I Want To
Feeding him corn or peas by the spoonful myself is actually pretty easy. It would take all of five minutes. But, I shouldn’t.
No Eating The Laundry!
No blankies in sight. That’s when he goes on the hunt like Elmer Fudd at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
The Relentless Persistence Of My Child With Autism
He wants what he wants when he wants it and will ask you repeatedly.
Taming The Lord Of The Living Room
Between quarantine and Summer break, it feels like he’s been in there for eons.
My Kid’s The One Sitting In The Middle Of The Playground
He won the standoff. He always wins the standoffs.
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