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James Guttman on keeping your family happy and teaching his non-verbal son to do new things. 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 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. 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 rea...

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. 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 ,...

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. 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 ,  Facebo...

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. 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 , Instagr...

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, 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 t...

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. 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 YouT...

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. 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 talks about his initial fears about teaching his non-verbal son life lessons and the ways he found to connect without words. 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...

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

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

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

It is the 11 year anniversary of James Guttman's quintuple bypass and JG looks at stress, life changes, and remembering what's important. 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 s...

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. 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. Follo...

James Guttman looks at the fears of raising a child with autism versus the eventual reality and how it affects a parent's life. 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 -...

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. 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...

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. 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,...

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. 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...

James Guttman looks back on Autism Appreciation and the quintuple bypass that made it all possible. Silver linings. 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'...

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 the way he sees the good times. It&apos...

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.  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...

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. 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 ,  F...

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. 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 O...

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. 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 t...

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.  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...