Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJames Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a teenage daughter. All about postive parenting centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
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That's Lucas In The Background
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBJames Guttman hosts this episode of Hi Pod with his non-verbal son, Lucas, shouting in the background. JG looks at this authentic edition of the show and explains how this has become the soundtrack of his life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Awareness and Acceptance of Autism Appreciation
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBJames Guttman looks at the debate between Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month by breaking down when each is most needed, then showing how Autism Appreciation encompasses it all. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Helping My Non-Verbal Child Find Peace
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBJames Guttman looks at how he helps his child with autism find his peaceful moments by letting go of things he no longer needs. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
My Non-Verbal Son Is Turning 13
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MBHappy Birthday to Lucas! James Guttman looks at his nonverbal son's entrance into the teens and what it means for his maturity, outlook on life, and future. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Happy Family
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBJames Guttman on keeping your family happy and teaching his non-verbal son to do new things. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Importance of Teaching Gestures To My Non-Verbal Son
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MBJames Guttman talks about the hand motions that he taught his non-verbal son with autism and why it was important to ignore "expert" advice when doing so. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Keep Breathing
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBJames Guttman and Lucas host this one. Talk of why Lucas doesn't wear headphones for his iPad, why he doesn't bring it into restaurants anymore, and why we all should breathe in the moment. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Power of Less Words
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBJames Guttman looks at his HiBlogImDad.com blog post about the unexpected upside of his son's nonverbal autism and a story about discovering that Lucas had learned a skill he didn't know about. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
My Son's Unspoken Party Milestone
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBJames Guttman is having a great week and it started with his non-verbal son's wonderful behavior at a friend's birthday party. James looks at why that is, how it happened, and lessons learned for everyone. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Autism Appreciation Book Announcement
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAnother big news week for Hi Blog! James Guttman talks about signing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers and the upcoming Autism Appreciation book that's in the works, Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Levels of Autism and Representation At Jubilee Middle Ground
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJames Guttman talks about his appearance on Jubilee's Middle Ground YouTube series looking at Autism and why it's so important that his voice is heard regarding his non-verbal son. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Why Autism Appreciation?
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBJames 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
How I Make Sure My Non-Verbal Child Grows Into a Good Man
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBJames Guttman talks about his initial fears about teaching his non-verbal son life lessons and the ways he found to connect without words. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Appearing On Jubliee's Middle Ground: Autism and Neurotypical Episode
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJames 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
How My Child With Autism Handles Routines
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MBHi 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Involving My Non-Verbal Son In Christmas
December 22, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MBDoes 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Heart Attack Don't Crack
December 15, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIt is the 11 year anniversary of James Guttman's quintuple bypass and JG looks at stress, life changes, and remembering what's important. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Autism Experts Who Know Nothing About Autism
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJames 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Autism Parent Fear, Autism Parent Reality
December 01, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJames Guttman looks at the fears of raising a child with autism versus the eventual reality and how it affects a parent's life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
This Is Why I'm Thankful
November 25, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJames 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Sick Day
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBJames 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. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Recognizing Autism Milestones
November 10, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBJames Guttman looks at what his non-verbal son with autism does now versus what he used to do and why he always takes him to parties. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Heart Surgery, Autism Appreciation, Silver Linings
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBJames Guttman looks back on Autism Appreciation and the quintuple bypass that made it all possible. Silver linings. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Autism Appreciation During The Down Times
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBFor James Guttman, 2023 has come in like a lion and is going out like a lamb. It has been a roller coaster year and, during the low moments, his non-verbal son's in-the-moment approach to the world has lifted him up. JG talks about why he appreciates his son so much, how all children (on or off the spectrum) are different, and the way he's changing the way he sees the good times. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it al...
Who Were You A Year Ago?
October 13, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBJames Guttman looks at life a year ago versus today and how that advice was first given to him for tracking his non-verbal son's milestones, but applies to everyone. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Trying To Be A Great Special Needs Parent
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBWith Lucas in the background screaming with delight, James Guttman looks at what it takes to be a great special needs dad and how he is trying remember this giant non-verbal 12-year-old boy isn't a baby. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Frustration!
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBChipped tooth, spilled Flat White, and AEW Fight Forever - some frustrations, you can't fix. But when it comes to his family, there are some frustrations for his daughter and non-verbal son that can be fixed with a simple pivot. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
A Different Kind of Conversation: Finding Happiness In Non-Verbal Autism
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBWith his non-verbal son by his side, James Guttman talks about the worries he had when Lucas was young and how things turned out great... while staying the same. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
I Can See The Future
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBJames Guttman looks at why time seems to move faster when you're thinking about your non-verbal child's future...but also for most adults. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
No Need To Cure My Son's Autism
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBJames Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and explains why he doesn't want to "cure" his son's autism. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Worries Of A Special Needs Father
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJames Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com including the worries he faces that his non-verbal son with autism can't and how that's a perfect of example of his Autism Appreciation. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Understanding Autism Appreciation
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBJames Guttman talks Autism Awareness, Autism Acceptance, and Autism Appreciation as it relates to parents and society. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Silent Symptoms
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBJames Guttman talks about the often unmentioned issue of knowing when your non-verbal child with autism is sick...especially when that person is a trooper like his son. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Guilt & Shame
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBJames Guttman looks at the strange ways in which guilt and shame enter the mind of a new special needs parent...and not in the ways you might think. James looks at how it is important to be honest about that time, despite how much things may have changed since his non-verbal child with autism was a baby. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
My Unspoken Fears As A Special Needs Parent
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBPeople are aware of some of James Guttman's worries as a father to a non-verbal boy. James addresses the worries and fears that are rarely spoken of, but vastly outweigh communication concerns. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Never Giving Up On Teaching My Non-Verbal Son To Speak
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBJames Guttman talks about his son's attempts to find language and how a communication device didn't hinder that...although he worried it might, Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Texts From My Teenage Daughter
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBJames Guttman, with Lucas by his side, talks about being a girl dad, the balance of special needs parenting with raising his teenage daughter, and the "idk" text messages that haunt him. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
A Special Graduation For My Special Boy
June 22, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBJames Guttman's non-verbal son has just graduated elementary school. James looks at the stark contrast between this ceremony and the debacle that was is preschool one. #AutismAppreciation Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Lucas's Picnic
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBJames Guttman looks back on his non-verbal son's last elementary school picnic before moving to his new school and the difficult decision behind it. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
My Non-Verbal Child's Frustrations
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBJames Guttman looks at his son with autism's meltdowns and how, no matter how frustrating it is for him as a parent, it's worse for his boy. (corrected audio) Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
No Thank You, I'm A Parent
June 02, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJames Guttman looks at the little gratitude parents get, the overwhelming leeway absentee dads get, and why he sometimes forces his non-verbal to leave the comfort of his room to live life. ' Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Lucas In The Background
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBWith Lucas in the background, James Guttman talks about things people might say, things people might ask, and a reminder that none of us are alone. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Self-Deprecating Silver Linings
May 19, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.66 MBJames Guttman doesn't include hidden references to people in his blogs...kind of. James talks about learning from mistakes, the repeating patterns of his life, how they don't affect his work as an autism advocate for his son or father for his daughter, and why it's all much healthier than it seems. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Let's Play Pretend
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBJames Guttman looks at the lies we tell others about who we are. When it's good, when it's bad, and why being honest actually makes you more relatable. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
I Wasn't Raised To Be Like This
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBJames Guttman looks at people evolving as people and the people who try to stop them. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Speak Your Truth
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBWe are our experiences. Don't let anyone stop you from telling your story. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
What Is Autism Appreciation?
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBJames Guttman breaks down what Autism Awareness, Autism Acceptance, and Autism Appreciation means for parents to children on the spectrum and what they mean to the world. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Hi Pod. I'm Single.
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIt's one of the first time in over 25 years that James Guttman is single. He has some thoughts on that. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Non-Verbal Birthdays
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBJames Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's birthday, how a special needs parent's view of that changes through the years, and how to judge if he's giving his boy a great day. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Autism Acceptance For Parents
March 17, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBJames Guttman on the most important form of Autism Acceptance that every parent needs to accept as their child grows. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.