James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal teenager with Autism and a neurotypical teenage daughter. A show dedicated to positive special needs parenting and centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
The episode explores the journey of parenting a nonverbal child, focusing on the bond between the host and his son, Lucas, who has autism. It addresses the challenges of communication, the importance of establishing security and connection, and the host's reflections on his ongoing role as a father.
• Discussion on the gate as a symbol of security
• Reflection on eight years of blogging about autism
• Person...
The conversation focuses on the father-son relationship between James and his son Lucas, who has autism. Through personal anecdotes, James shares the lessons he's learned about understanding autism, fostering connection, and appreciating individuality, while encouraging other parents to embrace their own journeys with hope.
• Discusses the upcoming release of James's book on autism appreciation
• Reflects on...
This episode explores the evolving bond between a father and his nonverbal son, Lucas, who is on the autism spectrum. James Gutman shares heartfelt reflections on acceptance, appreciation, and the value of challenging societal pity towards children with autism.
• Importance of autism appreciation
• Personal journey of parenting Lucas
• Misrepresentation of autism in media
• Lucas's unique traits and experie...
This first episode of 2025 episode beautifully captures the evolution of autism awareness, acceptance, and appreciation as a father reflects on raising his nonverbal son in a changing world. It highlights personal anecdotes alongside broader societal themes, weaving together love, hope, and the importance of continuous learning.
• The year 2025 brings reflections on societal perceptions of autism
• Sharing personal experi...
In the final Hi Pod of 2024, James Guttman looks at his approach to gift giving with his non-verbal son at Christmas, a look ahead towards 2025, and why he needs to drink more water.
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James Guttman has happy holidays now with his non-verbal son and loved ones, but there was a time when they weren't so merry. James talks about why celebrations were difficult when his son was first diagnosed with autism and how he's learned to make the perfect Christmas.
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On the 12 year anniversary, James Guttman looks back at the surprise quintuple bypass that changed his way of thinking, goals for life, and feelings about Autism Appreciation.
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James Guttman returns with a look at his non-verbal son's recent developments, physical growth, and how the things he couldn't do before, he can do now...but only if you know to have him do them.
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On the heels of exciting news regarding his new book coming out next year, James Guttman looks at his reasons for starting HiBlogImDad.com, his previous life, and the importance of keeping things honest when talking about his non-verbal son.
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James Guttman talks about a stranger's kind gesture towards him, his girlfriend, and their special needs children last week. James speaks about how he, like Lauren, takes care to make sure his non-verbal son is a positive part of the community, and why it's important to have good like-minded people around you.
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James Guttman looks at the days gone by, how the kids grow up so fast, and why it's important to remember his son's younger days in order to truly have autism appreciation.
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James Guttman looks at the progress his non-verbal son has made and how some would never be put on his Individualized Education Program. Also, looking back on this past week's speaking event for SEPTA and where you can see the videos.
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James Guttman looks at repetition - whether activities, words, or skills - and how it helps his non-verbal son along in the world.
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James Guttman looks at one of the reasons he started HiBlogImDad.com and focuses on Autism Appreciation.
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James Guttman goes back to the days of making deals with God over when his son would talk, how he felt when those dates would pass, and how he needed to overcome that to find autism appreciation.
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James Guttman looks at the importance of remembering the things your special needs child did and compare them to what they do today, advice he was given early on, and the painful questions new parents to special needs kids struggle to answer.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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