Autism doesn’t make him less than you or more than you. It makes him him.
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 needs parent
People’s Reactions When They Learn My Son Has Autism
It’s offensive, but not offensive, but incredibly offensive, but innocent.
My Special Needs Child Doesn’t Need To Become Anything
What if autism doesn’t make him a super hero doctor like they say on TV?
When Just Being A Person Is Harder Than Being A Parent
Being a dad is tough, but being a human is often tougher.
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.
No Eating The Laundry!
No blankies in sight. That’s when he goes on the hunt like Elmer Fudd at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
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.
The Relentless Persistence Of My Child With Autism
He wants what he wants when he wants it and will ask you repeatedly.
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