
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.
Episodes
240 episodes
Finding Beauty in Parenting's Chaos
This episode beautifully captures the joys and challenges of parenting a child with autism (and one without), highlighting the spontaneous love and honest nature of Lucas. Through anecdotes and reflections, the discussion emphasizes the importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 238
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16:41

Embracing Individuality: Parenting Perspectives and Autism Appreciation
This episode explores the joys and challenges of parenting a child with autism, revealing personal stories of parenting regrets and the importance of acceptance. The discussion emphasizes the value of embracing children's unique traits and invi...
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Season 2
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Episode 237
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15:14

Creating a Loving Space for My Non-Verbal Child
The episode explores the journey of parenting a nonverbal child, focusing on the bond between the host and his son, Lucas, who has autism. It addresses the challenges of communication, the importance of establishing security and connection, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 236
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13:44

Finding Joy and Understanding Through Parenting a Nonverbal Child
The conversation focuses on the father-son relationship between James and his son Lucas, who has autism. Through personal anecdotes, James shares the lessons he's learned about understanding autism, fostering connection, and appreciating indivi...
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Season 2
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Episode 235
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13:40

Finding Beauty in Autism's Challenges
This episode explores the evolving bond between a father and his nonverbal son, Lucas, who is on the autism spectrum. James Gutman shares heartfelt reflections on acceptance, appreciation, and the value of challenging societal pity towards chil...
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Season 2
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Episode 234
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11:15

Parenting in 2025: Embracing Autism and Celebrating Individual Journeys
This first episode of 2025 episode beautifully captures the evolution of autism awareness, acceptance, and appreciation as a father reflects on raising his nonverbal son in a changing world. It highlights personal anecdotes alongside broader so...
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Season 2
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Episode 233
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23:04

A Clear and Present Strategy
In the final Hi Pod of 2024, James Guttman looks at his approach to gift giving with his non-verbal son at Christmas, a look ahead towards 2025, and why he needs to drink more water.
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Season 2
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Episode 232
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13:50

Why Holidays Are Sometimes Hard For Special Needs Parents
James Guttman has happy holidays now with his non-verbal son and loved ones, but there was a time when they weren't so merry. James talks about why celebrations were difficult when his son was first diagnosed with autism and how he's learned to...
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Season 2
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Episode 231
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19:25

Twelve Years Ago Today
On the 12 year anniversary, James Guttman looks back at the surprise quintuple bypass that changed his way of thinking, goals for life, and feelings about Autism Appreciation.
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Season 2
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Episode 230
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30:15

My Son's Growing Up Before My Eyes
James Guttman returns with a look at his non-verbal son's recent developments, physical growth, and how the things he couldn't do before, he can do now...but only if you know to have him do them.
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Season 2
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Episode 229
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16:37

The Benefits of Being Open and Honest About My Son's Autism
On the heels of exciting news regarding his new book coming out next year, James Guttman looks at his reasons for starting HiBlogImDad.com, his previous life, and the importance of keeping things honest when talking about his non-verbal son.
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Season 2
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Episode 228
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15:07

A Stranger's Kindness To Our Special Needs Family
James Guttman talks about a stranger's kind gesture towards him, his girlfriend, and their special needs children last week. James speaks about how he, like Lauren, takes care to make sure his non-verbal son is a positive part of the community,...
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Season 2
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Episode 227
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19:12

Why Looking Back Is Important For Special Needs Parents
James Guttman looks at the days gone by, how the kids grow up so fast, and why it's important to remember his son's younger days in order to truly have autism appreciation.
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Season 2
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Episode 226
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11:30

Autism Goals You Don't Put On The IEP
James Guttman looks at the progress his non-verbal son has made and how some would never be put on his Individualized Education Program. Also, looking back on this past week's speaking event for SEPTA and
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Season 2
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Episode 225
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12:47

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat Until It Clicks
James Guttman looks at repetition - whether activities, words, or skills - and how it helps his non-verbal son along in the world.
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Season 2
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Episode 224
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13:28

Offering Optimism For New Special Needs Parents
James Guttman looks at one of the reasons he started HiBlogImDad.com and focuses on Autism Appreciation.
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Season 2
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Episode 223
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17:05

The Importance of Honesty When Talking About Special Needs Parenting
James Guttman goes back to the days of making deals with God over when his son would talk, how he felt when those dates would pass, and how he needed to overcome that to find autism appreciation.
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Season 2
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Episode 222
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11:48

Things My Non-Verbal Son Does, Doesn't, and Use To Do
James Guttman looks at the importance of remembering the things your special needs child did and compare them to what they do today, advice he was given early on, and the painful questions new parents to special needs kids struggle to answer.
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Season 2
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Episode 221
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14:09

Two More Reasons For Autism Appreciation
James Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and how two topics illustrate that his son's non-verbal autism is something to be appreciated, not pitied.
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Season 2
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Episode 220
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14:23

Getting My Special Needs Son To Wear Jeans
James Guttman looks at how his non-verbal son is becoming a little man seemingly overnight, why it's hard to realize sometimes, and the many aspects of this week's blog post "How I Got My Special Needs Son To Wear Jeans".
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Season 2
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Episode 219
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17:56

The Rewards Outweigh The Struggles in Special Needs Parenting
James Guttman looks at autism appreciation, finding the good aspects of non-verbal autism in his son's personality, and how to get the most of raising a child like him.
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Season 2
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Episode 218
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17:33

Walking, Carrying, and Cups
James Guttman looks at this week's trip to the Fire Island Lighthouse with his non-verbal son and the remarkable job he did. Also, thoughts on his son's cup collection and times he had to carry him miles in Disney World.
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Season 2
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Episode 217
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12:03

Who My Non-Verbal Son Is When He Leaves My House
James Guttman looks back on Wednesday's HiBlogImDad.com post about how the behavior his son with autism displays at home might not match what the world sees, why that's OK, and how it makes being open to questions so important for spreading Aut...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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12:40
