James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a teenage daughter. All about postive parenting centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
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James Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and how two topics illustrate that his son's non-verbal autism is something to be appreciated, not pitied. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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Getting My Special Needs Son To Wear Jeans
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James Guttman looks at how his non-verbal son is becoming a little man seemingly overnight, why it's hard to realize sometimes, and the many aspects of this week's blog post "How I Got My Special Needs Son To Wear Jeans". Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm D…
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The Rewards Outweigh The Struggles in Special Needs Parenting
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James Guttman looks at autism appreciation, finding the good aspects of non-verbal autism in his son's personality, and how to get the most of raising a child like him. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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James Guttman looks at this week's trip to the Fire Island Lighthouse with his non-verbal son and the remarkable job he did. Also, thoughts on his son's cup collection and times he had to carry him miles in Disney World. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Da…
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Who My Non-Verbal Son Is When He Leaves My House
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James Guttman looks back on Wednesday's HiBlogImDad.com post about how the behavior his son with autism displays at home might not match what the world sees, why that's OK, and how it makes being open to questions so important for spreading Autism Appreciation. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the b…
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How My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Brought Me Peace
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James Guttman returns to reflect on autism appreciation and the gift of peace his non-verbal son with autism has given him. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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Lies People Tell, But My Child With Autism Doesn't
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James Guttman looks at the lies people tell about each other and themselves, how to spot a lie, and how his non-verbal son's intentions and motivations remain truer than anyone else he knows. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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How I Tune Out Toxic Opinions On My Parenting
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James Guttman looks at the foundation he built with his kids, how he has been his non-verbal son's main caregiver his whole life, and why no one else's opinion matters but theirs. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's destructive week and the many reasons he doesn't get angry at him for it. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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The Reality of Protecting My Non-Verbal Son
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James Guttman talks about the fears of raising a child with autism vs the reality and the battles he didn't have to fight on his behalf. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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What Makes Raising My Non-Verbal Child With Autism Easy
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James Guttman looks at the early worries he had over raising a non-verbal son, memories of seeing other special needs children, and what makes it so much easier than he realized it would be. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son at 13 and how the groundwork of today will make him the adult he becomes tomorrow. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks at positivity, happiness, Autism Appreciation, and some of the ways being a father warps his social interactions. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks back on the early days of his son's life, the missed milestones, and worries over what nonverbal autism would mean for their lives. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks at the dream he talked about having on HiBlogImDad.com (link) where his non-verbal son spoke. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman is finishing up his upcoming book and getting it to the publisher. JG talks about reliving old stories, the day he stopped caring about stares from strangers, and living the dream. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman and Lucas are back. James talks about his epiphany when taking his non-verbal 13 year old to Sesame Street Live. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Appreciating My Non-Verbal Son's Autism Was Easier Than I Imagined
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James Guttman talks about how the recovery from his quintuple bypass required accepting some realities, but his non-verbal son's autism was one of the easiest of all to embrace. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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The kids are home from school and James Guttman is tired. James talks about his non-verbals son's stubborn moments, similar to a neurotypical kid, and how "no" has to have meaning to deal with that - even when it makes James's life (and sleep schedule) more difficult. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to rea…
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My Non-Verbal Son Won't Let Me Be Unhappy
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James Guttman had a rough start to the week, but his kids came back and it all turned around. James speaks on Autism Appreciation and how his non-verbal son pulls him back from overthinking. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman hosts this episode of Hi Pod with his non-verbal son, Lucas, shouting in the background. JG looks at this authentic edition of the show and explains how this has become the soundtrack of his life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Awareness and Acceptance of Autism Appreciation
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James Guttman looks at the debate between Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month by breaking down when each is most needed, then showing how Autism Appreciation encompasses it all. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman looks at how he helps his child with autism find his peaceful moments by letting go of things he no longer needs. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Happy Birthday to Lucas! James Guttman looks at his nonverbal son's entrance into the teens and what it means for his maturity, outlook on life, and future. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman on keeping your family happy and teaching his non-verbal son to do new things. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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The Importance of Teaching Gestures To My Non-Verbal Son
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James Guttman talks about the hand motions that he taught his non-verbal son with autism and why it was important to ignore "expert" advice when doing so. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman and Lucas host this one. Talk of why Lucas doesn't wear headphones for his iPad, why he doesn't bring it into restaurants anymore, and why we all should breathe in the moment. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman looks at his HiBlogImDad.com blog post about the unexpected upside of his son's nonverbal autism and a story about discovering that Lucas had learned a skill he didn't know about. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman is having a great week and it started with his non-verbal son's wonderful behavior at a friend's birthday party. James looks at why that is, how it happened, and lessons learned for everyone. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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The Autism Appreciation Book Announcement
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Another big news week for Hi Blog! James Guttman talks about signing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers and the upcoming Autism Appreciation book that's in the works, Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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The Levels of Autism and Representation At Jubilee Middle Ground
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James Guttman talks about his appearance on Jubilee's Middle Ground YouTube series looking at Autism and why it's so important that his voice is heard regarding his non-verbal son. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman looks at the different role that Autism Acceptance plays for some and why "Autism Appreciation" works best when writing about his non-verbal son, Lucas. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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How I Make Sure My Non-Verbal Child Grows Into a Good Man
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James Guttman talks about his initial fears about teaching his non-verbal son life lessons and the ways he found to connect without words. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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Appearing On Jubliee's Middle Ground: Autism and Neurotypical Episode
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James Guttman talks about flying across country for the day to appear on Jubilee's Middle Ground YouTube Series featuring autism and neurotypical panelists. JG looks at his reception there and how much it all means to share Autism Appreciation and HiBlogImDad.com with the world. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be …
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How My Child With Autism Handles Routines
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Hi Pod! It's 2024. James Guttman returns to talk about morning and bedtime routines for his non-verbal son, the role an iPad plays in disrupting that, and how knowing what's best for your kid is most important whether they're on the spectrum or not. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that sta…
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Does James Guttman's son with autism understand Christmas? Santa? Presents? Reindeer? Maybe. But even if he doesn't, he's a part of it anyway. James looks at why that is and the road that brought us here in the last edition of Hi Pod for 2023. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started i…
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It is the 11 year anniversary of James Guttman's quintuple bypass and JG looks at stress, life changes, and remembering what's important. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Autism Experts Who Know Nothing About Autism
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James Guttman talks about seeing the Broadway musical, "How To Dance In Ohio" and how real the subject matter was. James also mentions how those with the most to say about children like his non-verbal son know the least about it. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blo…
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Autism Parent Fear, Autism Parent Reality
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James Guttman looks at the fears of raising a child with autism versus the eventual reality and how it affects a parent's life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman checks in for a special weekend edition of Hi Pod. Still slightly sniffly, JG talks about why he's thankful and how writing about Autism Advocacy has changed his life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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James Guttman kept Lucas home sick today. JG discusses the importance of recognizing when your non-verbal child doesn't feel well...especially when they can't tell you. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks at what his non-verbal son with autism does now versus what he used to do and why he always takes him to parties. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Heart Surgery, Autism Appreciation, Silver Linings
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James Guttman looks back on Autism Appreciation and the quintuple bypass that made it all possible. Silver linings. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Autism Appreciation During The Down Times
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For James Guttman, 2023 has come in like a lion and is going out like a lamb. It has been a roller coaster year and, during the low moments, his non-verbal son's in-the-moment approach to the world has lifted him up. JG talks about why he appreciates his son so much, how all children (on or off the spectrum) are different, and the way he's changing…
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James Guttman looks at life a year ago versus today and how that advice was first given to him for tracking his non-verbal son's milestones, but applies to everyone. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Trying To Be A Great Special Needs Parent
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With Lucas in the background screaming with delight, James Guttman looks at what it takes to be a great special needs dad and how he is trying remember this giant non-verbal 12-year-old boy isn't a baby. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Chipped tooth, spilled Flat White, and AEW Fight Forever - some frustrations, you can't fix. But when it comes to his family, there are some frustrations for his daughter and non-verbal son that can be fixed with a simple pivot. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog…
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A Different Kind of Conversation: Finding Happiness In Non-Verbal Autism
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With his non-verbal son by his side, James Guttman talks about the worries he had when Lucas was young and how things turned out great... while staying the same. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks at why time seems to move faster when you're thinking about your non-verbal child's future...but also for most adults. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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James Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and explains why he doesn't want to "cure" his son's autism. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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