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Parenting by James GuttmanMar 10, 20257:45 amJune 19, 2025
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Autism Appreciation – Digital, Print, and Audio – Out Now!

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 29, 20257:31 amDecember 28, 2025
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I Stopped Trying to Teach My Non-Verbal Son to Talk. That’s When Communication Started.

This isn’t a story about speech. It’s about trust, connection, and meeting my son where he already was.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 22, 20257:24 am
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The Holiday Spirit, According to My Nonverbal Son

My nonverbal son doesn’t care about gifts, decorations, or Santa, but he understands the true spirit of the holidays more than most of us ever will

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 17, 20257:25 amDecember 17, 2025
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Letting Someone In Means Letting Them See It All

Dating as a single dad to a teenager and a nonverbal child with autism means more than most people realize.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 15, 20257:10 amDecember 14, 2025
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No, My Nonverbal Son Doesn’t Understand Everything I Say…And That’s OK

Admitting my nonverbal son doesn’t understand some things isn’t insulting. It’s accepting.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 10, 20256:49 am
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When My Son With Autism Reminds Me to Slow Down

It’s a prime example that the world can wait a few minutes when we need it to.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 8, 20257:20 am
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When a Child With Autism Melts Down, Don’t Hit Record

Trust like this doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, sometimes years, of being there when your child needs you most.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 3, 20257:26 am
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The Things I Never Understood About My Nonverbal Son Until Years Later

In 2011, I thought my son had said his first word. Years later, I finally understood what was really happening. This is the story of how I learned to see my nonverbal son exactly as he is.

Parenting by James GuttmanDec 1, 20257:10 amNovember 29, 2025
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The Christmas Tradition That Taught Me How My Son Really Learns

Every year, Lucas hangs a single ornament on our Christmas tree. This time, he showed me just how much a child can learn without anyone noticing.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 26, 20257:33 am
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My Nonverbal Son Dressed Himself and I Almost Missed It

It’s not just about pajamas. It’s about progress, independence, and realizing my son may be capable of more than I ever imagined.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 24, 20257:31 am
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Why My Teen With Severe Autism Isn’t Violent (And Why It’s Not Just Luck)

His demeanor isn’t luck or a gift from above. It’s the result of years of hard work, patience, and understanding

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