It was normal. It was natural. It was perfect. That’s the truth.
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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It’s His Favorite Song
When his face lights up, it lifts my spirits in ways I never thought possible.
It’s Not About Me
I may have helped, but his successes were about him doing it, not me teaching him.
Doing What’s Right For My Child With Autism
The help you turn away today could be the exact resource they might need tomorrow.
Talking To Kids About Autism
I pulled all the walls down and spoke to them as plainly as possible. I wasn’t hiding anything about who he is.
My Child’s Special Education and Me
Whether your child is entering school this year or has been there for years, your role in their advancement can’t be overstated.
A Running Fear
The moment you’d let your guard down, he would take off across the yard. The next thing you know, you’re tackling a preschooler on your front lawn.
Our Family Language
Every family has their own language. It’s made up of words or phrases that no one else would understand. Every person contributes. Every person speaks it.
Making Our Own Milestones
Surely he’d talk by three. When three came and went, it was surely four. It was a never ending cycle of “everything will be different next year.”
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