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Hi Pod! I'm Dad.Author: James Guttman
James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal teenager with Autism and a neurotypical teenage daughter. A show dedicated to positive special needs parenting and centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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My Son Doesn’t Need Fixing
Episode 277
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
This week, I talk about a word that comes up far too often when you’re raising a child like my son Lucas: “fix.”For many people, it sounds logical. If a child is nonverbal or has autism, they must need to be corrected, changed, or fixed. But as Lucas has grown, I’ve learned something very different. My son isn’t broken. He never was.In this episode, I share how my perspective changed over time, from trying to correct the way Lucas played and communicated to realizing that teaching and fixing are not the same thing. I talk about the moments that helped me understand his world, why I would never want to change who he is, and how acceptance, trust, and patience shaped the bond we share today.It’s an honest conversation about parenting, expectations, and what it really means to love your child unconditionally.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.
