Loving him “because he’s mine” is just one part of the much bigger equation and dismissive of a bigger point.
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 parents
Sometimes He’s A Royal Pain
If this was really Medieval Times, the dragon would have been afraid to come near us.
I Shouldn’t Do Everything For My Special Needs Child, Even Though I Want To
Feeding him corn or peas by the spoonful myself is actually pretty easy. It would take all of five minutes. But, I shouldn’t.
My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Understands Consequences, But…
He knows when to strike and how I am the only person preventing him in that moment.
The Silent Worries Behind My Achievements As A Special Needs Parent
In those moments where it is just him and me, I’m more honest with myself than at any other points of my day.
How I Cut Down Meltdowns For My Child With Autism
These outbursts might still occur in his daily travels. I rarely see them anymore.
Wherever My Child With Autism Ends Up, It’s Not A Failure
There’s no peak he needs to reach in order to make me see him as a success. He simply has to keep climbing
I Never Thought I Would…
It’s a path I never expected to travel, but am glad I had the courage to walk it.
Keeping My Non-Verbal Son Clean And Handsome
I’m not letting him sludge his way through life. My boy looks good. I make sure of it.
My Special Needs Son Changed How I See The World
We may struggle to help our children, but we never struggle to love them
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