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  • Why Autism Appreciation?

    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.

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    12 min
  • How I Make Sure My Non-Verbal Child Grows Into a Good Man

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

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    12 min
  • Appearing On Jubliee's Middle Ground: Autism and Neurotypical Episode

    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.

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    24 min
  • How My Child With Autism Handles Routines

    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.

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    13 min
  • Involving My Non-Verbal Son In Christmas

    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.

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    14 min
  • Heart Attack Don't Crack

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

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    16 min
  • Autism Experts Who Know Nothing About Autism

    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.

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    18 min
  • Autism Parent Fear, Autism Parent Reality

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

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    16 min
  • This Is Why I'm Thankful

    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.

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    25 min
  • Sick Day

    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.

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    13 min

About Hi Pod! I'm Dad.

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Hi Pod! I’m Dad is where I talk through fatherhood while raising a son with autism who does not speak.

I’m James Guttman, the dad behind Hi Blog! I’m Dad. This podcast isn’t about…