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James Guttman looks back on his non-verbal son's last elementary school picnic before moving to his new school and the difficult decision behind 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...

James Guttman looks at his son with autism's meltdowns and how, no matter how frustrating it is for him as a parent, it's worse for his boy. (corrected audio) 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...

James Guttman looks at the little gratitude parents get, the overwhelming leeway absentee dads get, and why he sometimes forces his non-verbal to leave the comfort of his room to live 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 , an...

With Lucas in the background, James Guttman talks about things people might say, things people might ask, and a reminder that none of us are alone. 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 doesn't include hidden references to people in his blogs...kind of. James talks about learning from mistakes, the repeating patterns of his life, how they don't affect his work as an autism advocate for his son or father for his daughter, and why it's all much healthier than it seems. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism...

James Guttman looks at the lies we tell others about who we are. When it's good, when it's bad, and why being honest actually makes you more relatable.  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...

James Guttman looks at people evolving as people and the people who try to stop 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 ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

We are our experiences. Don't let anyone stop you from telling your story. 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 breaks down what Autism Awareness, Autism Acceptance, and Autism Appreciation means for parents to children on the spectrum and what they mean to 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...

It's one of the first time in over 25 years that James Guttman is single. He has some thoughts on that. 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 looks at his non-verbal son's birthday, how a special needs parent's view of that changes through the years, and how to judge if he's giving his boy a great day. 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 on the most important form of Autism Acceptance that every parent needs to accept as their child grows. 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&apo...

James Guttman is back after a layoff with an explanation, a plan, and a new outlook on 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 - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

A decade after his emergency heart surgery, James Guttman looks back at how he has changed. 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.

This week, James Guttman looks at his journey as a special needs parent and the worry he had early on. JG explains why he began writing HiBlogImDad.com and searching for his place among parents to children with autism as his non-verbal song grew.  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 prin...

Autism Friendly Podcast. Listen to us on your autism-friendly headphones. James Guttman looks at the phrase "autism-friendly" and discovers a place where it actually meant what it said. 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...

Audio Fixed: Last week, James Guttman wasn't feeling it. This week, James Guttman returns to talk about the times he wasn't feeling it. From the near fight with the garbage tattler to a high school kid at lunch, JG recounts tales from the temper. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital...

Lucas could probably go to school and be fine, but James Guttman kept him home anyway. JG, with his non-verbal son by his side, talks about bad days, why a support system is so important, people who can't understand raising a child with autism, and the good points of parenthood that get lost in the memes. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awa...

James Guttman and Lauren went to see a lady movie this week. JG talks about the massive changes to movie theaters and presents a Lady Movie Trailer of his own. 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...

James Guttman on Halloween for a non-verbal child with autism, the problem with teal pumpkins, and helping his son find language. 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...

From the bad to the worse to the painful to the redemption, James Guttman looks at his experience with "family" and how he's ready to finally do it right. (based on this week's blog post ) 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...

How are you doing? James Guttman is doing good and he explains how that changes everything. 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 speaks out about mental health issues and suicidal ideation. JG shares the story of losing a friend to suicide, what he learned after that death, and the ways bipolar depression can overpower many other factors. If you are struggling, dial "988" for help. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Apprecia...

James Guttman looks at building a bond between a special needs sibling and his neurotypical sister without micromanaging their relationship. Also, the importance of normalizing how outsiders see special needs families. 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 , Inst...

James Guttman is back after a major life-changing week. He tells you about it, the road to get there, and the people who made it possible. 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...