We are so busy telling everyone that we’re aware and accepting of people with autism, we don’t stop to appreciate when they are aware and accepting of us.
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: worry
Positively Fed-Up
Sometimes those golden sentiments of happy-happy joy-joy work in the opposite direction.
We’re Going To Miss These Chaos Days
Once again, I learn about the world through his eyes in ways I never would have noticed on my own.
The Social Distance Of An Autism Parent
Some friends have understood. Others haven’t. To be completely honest, sometimes I didn’t either.
Calmly Talking To Your Kids About The End Of The World
Everything started to get cancelled. Basketball, school, Tom Hanks…The sky hadn’t fallen yet. But, man, it felt like it was closing in.
A Perfect Non-Verbal Birthday
His personality isn’t about what he might or might not do. It’s about who he is and he’s great.
Autism Support Goes Both Ways
Helping him out isn’t just about us doing things for him. It’s also about teaching him to do things for us.
Autism Isn’t About Impossibilities
Yesterday’s impossibilities become today’s milestones before our very eyes. If you’re too busy worrying about tomorrow’s goals, you’ll miss them.
For Those Who Judge My Child’s Autism From Afar
Their “expertise”, or lack thereof, isn’t limited to autism and the families affected by it. They will also judge anything else they don’t know.
Teaching My Son To Not Steal Your French Fries
Just because we have what some might see as an “excuse” doesn’t mean he doesn’t need to learn.
