The kids are tired, the air is cold, and we’re way too far away from our starting point.
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: pandemic
Send Your Kid To School. Or Don’t.
Don’t do what I do. I won’t do what you do. We do what’s right for our families.
Hey! Listen To My Words Of Wisdom!
Sometimes within minutes of posting, I turn around and do the exact opposite thing in my own life. Yeah. Exact opposite. Hi Blog. I’m Hypocrite.
What If He Can’t Wear A Mask?
My non-verbal son with autism has always been fiercely anti-mask…although not for a political reason.
Sending My Special Needs Child Back To School After Lockdown
Distance learning wasn’t made for children like my boy and, even when he was on task, he wasn’t actually taking in new information.
Two Feet Of Memories
It was one of the best and most timely things I ever gave her.
…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.
How Are The Kids?
One day without school turned into two and then three and then fifteen. Soon, no one knew what day it was, when things were going back to normal, and what exactly was happening.
No Offense For Autism Awareness
As long as it comes from a place of learning, rather than cruelty, I will answer anything.
Mutual Awareness, Mutual Acceptance
We are so busy telling everyone that we’re aware and accepting of people with autism, we don’t stop to appreciate when they are aware and accepting of us.
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