What My Non-Verbal Son Taught Me About Love, Toys, and Letting Go

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James Guttman shares a deeply personal look at the evolution of his parenting journey with Lucas, his 14-year-old son with severe autism. From the emotional tug-of-war over age-appropriate toys to unexpected moments of connection in thrift stores and living rooms, James explores how he learned to stop correcting his son’s play and instead joined him in it.

This episode dives into the beauty of authenticity, the pressure of societal expectations, and the unspoken bond between a father and son. James opens up about dignity, boundaries, and why he now lets Lucas lead the way, because loving a child sometimes means letting go of what the world tells you is “right.”

It’s not just a parenting story. It’s a story about unconditional love, acceptance, and finding peace in unexpected places.

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Chapters

1. What My Non-Verbal Son Taught Me About Love, Toys, and Letting Go (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Channel Updates (00:00:14)

3. The Beauty in Autism Parenting (00:02:16)

4. Age-Appropriate Toys Struggle (00:05:00)

5. Answering Questions About Autism (00:09:44)

6. Respecting Lucas's Privacy (00:14:18)

7. High World, I'm Dad Book (00:19:19)