Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 251 episodes
Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
Latest Episodes
Autism Appreciation Isn't Just About The Happy Times
James Gutman explores the evolution from autism awareness to acceptance to appreciation as a father raising his nonverbal son, Lucas. He shares personal stories about appreciating his son's unique perspective on life, including the refreshing h...
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Season 2
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Episode 249
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13:04
Why I Don't Want To "Cure" My Non-Verbal Son's Autism
What does it really mean to love your child unconditionally? In this raw, heartfelt episode, James Gutman tackles the controversial topic of "curing" autism, sharing why he celebrates rather than seeks to change his 14-year-old non-verbal son L...
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Season 2
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Episode 248
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13:26
My Son With Autism Is More Than Just What People See
Ever wondered what pure, unfiltered humanity looks like? My son Lucas shows me every day. Through the lens of raising a nonverbal child with autism, I've discovered something remarkable about human connection that I never expected to find.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 247
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10:34
Taking Our Autism Journey Step By Step
James Gutman explores the journey of raising his nonverbal son Lucas, challenging societal expectations about fatherhood and special needs parenting. Through this experience, he's discovered that the future he once feared has become the life he...
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Season 2
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Episode 246
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13:46
Awareness to Appreciation: Navigating Autism in April and Beyond
James Gutman reflects on Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation Month, sharing personal insights as the father of Lucas, his 14-year-old nonverbal son with autism. He explores how language creates conflict even among those advocating fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 245
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13:02