I know that it’s easy to eyeroll when you read someone says that they were “inspired” by their child’s “courage”. But let’s get serious here for a second…
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: Speech
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
Time, Patience, and Learning To Communicate
Time has made many interactions I once would have thought impossible possible
You’re Not Doing Anything Wrong
Don’t let anyone heap guilt on you for the sake of their own ego.
Teaching Him “Hello”
I still understood next to nothing about Autism and even less about what it would be like to have a non-verbal child.
Surrounded And Alone
The hour would end, the door would close, and we would all be alone together again.
No One Needs To Speak For My Non-Verbal Child
My parenthood is neither painful nor does it require relief. When I say that I accept my son as he is, I’m not trying to fool myself and others.
Autism And My Child’s Uncertain Future
When he was two, I could never imagine five. When he was five, I could never imagine seven.
More Alike Than Different
It’s not about speech, spectrums, or understanding. It’s about who we are as people.
Why I’m Sometimes Defensive As An Autism Parent
I had done nothing wrong, but at the time, their confused glances sure made me feel that way.
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