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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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My Future Adult Son With Autism

6/14/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:50

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My Cringiest Moments As A Dad

6/7/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:45

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Learning What Autism Meant For My Family

5/31/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:38

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The Non-Verbal Speaking Dream

5/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:31

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Livin' The Dream

5/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:54

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Taking A Wrong Turn Down Sesame Street

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:18

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Appreciating My Non-Verbal Son's Autism Was Easier Than I Imagined

5/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:17

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When I Tell My Son "No"

4/26/2024
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 read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Duration:00:20:42

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My Non-Verbal Son Won't Let Me Be Unhappy

4/19/2024
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.

Duration:00:10:37

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That's Lucas In The Background

4/12/2024
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.

Duration:00:11:56

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Awareness and Acceptance of Autism Appreciation

4/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:28

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Helping My Non-Verbal Child Find Peace

3/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:00

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My Non-Verbal Son Is Turning 13

3/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:03

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Happy Family

3/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:30

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The Importance of Teaching Gestures To My Non-Verbal Son

3/8/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:35

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Keep Breathing

3/1/2024
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.

Duration:00:10:08

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The Power of Less Words

2/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:06

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My Son's Unspoken Party Milestone

2/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:35

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The Autism Appreciation Book Announcement

2/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:35

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The Levels of Autism and Representation At Jubilee Middle Ground

2/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:26:08