He smiles big and I can see that he knows it’s special. He knows it’s for him.
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
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What Will People Say About My Child’s Autism?
In a world where everyone is striving to fit in, any small difference for your kid can be concerning.
My Kid Won’t Stop Making Slime
Slime-making is basically when you spend $30 on supplies to make a handful of sticky goo that you could buy for 50 cents in the vending machines as you leave the supermarket.
A Strange Part of Autism Parenting
No one really said anything for a moment. They didn’t need to.
His Unspoken Victories
They don’t make bumper stickers that say, “My Child Didn’t Break My Daughter’s Barbie House Today”
Autism Parents Are Just People
He’s my son. I made him. He’s a part of me. Any good I do for him, I do for myself.
The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
The most amazing thing is how easily it all could have never happened had I just brushed her reply aside like an arrogant grown-up.
Saying Autism Out Loud
It wasn’t a secret word anymore. Soon it was just another aspect of our lives and categorized along with all of the other quirks in our family.
The Worst Parent In The World
Yes, it’s an exaggerated sense of fault in situations like these, but that’s how they become learning experiences.
Waiting For Everything To Be Fine
When my son was very young and newly diagnosed with Autism, everyone was sure he would be “just fine”.
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