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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 abou...

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 appre...

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...

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...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Al...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appre...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Face...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Fol...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to...

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.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . A...

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 . It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Foll...

James Guttman looks at repetition - whether activities, words, or skills - and how it helps his non-verbal son along in the world. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - H...

James Guttman looks at one of the reasons he started HiBlogImDad.com and focuses on Autism Appreciation.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Fo...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be...

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". It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Fol...

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.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be s...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On T...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on...

James Guttman returns to reflect on autism appreciation and the gift of peace his non-verbal son with autism has given him. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog!...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , an...

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. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTu...

James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's destructive week and the many reasons he doesn't get angry at him for it. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi B...