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 now cherishes, finding unexpected beauty in raising a child who reflects his purest values.• Raising a nonverbal child means gradual adaptation rather than sudden change• Society often sets low expectations for fathers, especially special needs dads• Growing alongside Lucas has taught James to worry less about everything in life• The fears we have about future challenges often dissolve when we actually face them• Character and kindness matter more than developmental milestones or achievements• Lucas reflects James's values through his kindness, pure heart, and genuine naturePre-order James's upcoming book "Hi World I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey from Autism Awareness to Acceptance, to Appreciation" to join us on this journey.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.