My son isn’t a doctor. He’s doesn’t line up shoes or toys. He doesn’t scream when hugged. He doesn’t count cards, toothpicks, or, well, anything. He’s none of those things
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: safety
A Gentle Soul In An Angry World
Even when I play-fight with him, he giggles and wraps his arms around me for hugs.
My Son Was Wearing Pants When We Got Here
It’s times like this when I’m forced to bare witness to the barest of witnesses.
How I Trust People With My Non-Verbal Child
Defending the home team isn’t just about the people who live in your actual home. It’s about the people who live in your heart.
Teaching My Non-Verbal Son About Danger
As his dad, I’ve winced in worry through the years when he would dash away down the block, pull his TV off the nightstand, or try to submerge his face in the bathtub. Him? He’s cool.
Steps Back, Steps Forward
It’s easy to be so fixated on one specific victory that we miss all the other ones happening around us.
Teaching Harsh Realities To Innocent Minds
Diapers and feedings can be outsourced to a nanny or a babysitter. Teaching them about the sometimes-harsh world around them is a job that only a parent should do.
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.
