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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: receptive language
My Child With Autism Isn’t Like Other Kids – Even Those With Autism
You can’t wedge my kid into a category or catalog.
How My Non-Verbal Teenager with Autism Is Growing in Ways I Almost Missed
It’s not the type of thing you put in the family Christmas letter.
My Non-Verbal Son is 13, Not “Mentally 6” – Here’s Why That Matters
Autism isn’t about fitting a different mental age. It’s about being your own person.
Parenting a Growing Giant: Handling My Non-Verbal Son’s Physical Growth
I miss the days when I could just spin him back out of the kitchen.
The Year My Non-Verbal Son Will Speak His First Word – Or Not, And That’s Okay
I no longer set deadlines in my mind for him to speak.
Why My Son With Autism Doesn’t Care About Gifts And What It Taught Me About Giving
Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.
Understanding and Supporting My Child With Autism’s Stimming Behaviors
Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.
The Misconceptions I Had About Special Needs Parenting Before Lucas
Behind every struggle is a bond you can’t imagine and victories you might never notice.
Protecting Lucas: What I’ve Learned About Love and Advocacy
Support systems aren’t guaranteed.
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