He might not always have someone there to check on his batteries. That’s the whole problem that many special needs parents face.
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: social isolation
Making Corrections To My Non-Verbal Son’s Life Skills
They’re just extra steps needed to make his practice into perfect.
Doing The Things My Non-Verbal Son Didn’t Ask For
He doesn’t have to ask, expect, or appreciate. I do it because I love him
My Special Needs Child Is Not An Excuse
It’s my responsibility to take responsibility when it’s my responsibility.
Every Good Boy Deserves Fun
He may be non-verbal, but that doesn’t mean he’s non-social.
Send Your Kid To School. Or Don’t.
Don’t do what I do. I won’t do what you do. We do what’s right for our families.
What If He Can’t Wear A Mask?
My non-verbal son with autism has always been fiercely anti-mask…although not for a political reason.
Sending My Special Needs Child Back To School After Lockdown
Distance learning wasn’t made for children like my boy and, even when he was on task, he wasn’t actually taking in new information.
…And Then They Canceled The Rest Of The School Year
This entire process went from a minor annoyance to a major catastrophe. Suddenly the new normal today was something that would have seemed like science fiction in February.
How Are The Kids?
One day without school turned into two and then three and then fifteen. Soon, no one knew what day it was, when things were going back to normal, and what exactly was happening.
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