“I’m not sleeping. I saw everything. That guy did the thing before to the other guy.”
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: parents
My Greatest Easter Gift
I want her to be a strong and caring member of the family. Days like that make me realize that she is.
That Smile Waiting Around The Corner
Nonverbal and in the full throes of a meltdown, he was done with the Waffle House.
When The Kids Aren’t Here
They might not always be easy, but they’re my everything. Easy is boring.
No, My Non-Verbal Son Doesn’t “Miss” Me In The Traditional Sense
My quarantine means I will miss my boy’s birthday.
Choosing To Listen
What do you want, bud? Why are you staring at me like that?
Special Needs, Everyday Victories
Nonverbal autism started with nevers before redefining milestones.
No One Thanks You For Parenting (And Probably Never Will)
No one thanks you for the lights being on. They just blame you when they’re not.
Don’t Applaud Fathers For Being Fathers
It’s parenthood. If you have a kid, you do it.
I Would Choose My Special Needs Child Over Any Other
Just because someone has the ability to say words, doesn’t mean they should always be speaking.
