2012 was a big year for me. It was the one that changed my life.
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: special education
Entering The World Of My Child With Autism
For a story of gradual changes, this is one of the few moments I can pinpoint exactly.
My Non-Verbal Child Is Living A Life I Never Expected
I’ve watched him push forward to take steps that no one – myself included – was predicting years ago.
The Price For Back To School Freedom
Free time is coming…but you’re definitely going to earn it.
There’s No Such Thing As “Typical Autism”
“Autism” is as general a term as “parenting.” They’re both deeply personal and different for everyone.
Comparing My Special Needs Son To Just One Person
I don’t know what the other kids are doing. Some are talking. Some are reading. Some might have X-Ray vision.
My Special Needs Son Changed How I See The World
We may struggle to help our children, but we never struggle to love them
He Showed Me That I Can Do Anything
I knew nothing about autism and nothing about being non-verbal. Hell, I knew nothing about having a son.
Chicken And Orange Juice
It’s not about words. It’s about communicating.
Working To Form This Bond With My Non-Verbal Son
If there was any chance that we could have the relationship that I envisioned rather than the one I feared, I was going to do everything in my power to make it happen.
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