Hi World, I'm Dad - by James Guttman (Paperback)

About the Book

A candid and compulsively readable guide to raising an autistic child, from the perspective of a single father. With an exploration of the challenges facing male carers in this space - from gatekeeping to traditional masculinity - this will help fathers, and all parents of autistic children, advocate for themselves and their children.

Book Synopsis

Raising a non-verbal autistic kid is a rollercoaster - especially as a single dad.

In this no-nonsense, often laugh-out-loud funny guide to parenting an autistic child, James Guttman shares everything he's learnt about fatherhood - including reckoning with traditional masculinity and care roles; creating a unique communication style with your autistic child; navigating relationships with family and community- and moving from autism acceptance to autism appreciation.

With an exploration of the specific challenges facing male carers in this space, this book will help dads, and parents of all genders, reach a point of understanding, equilibrium and joy on their parenting journey.

About the Author

James Guttman is the writer behind award-winning website, Hi Blog! I'm Dad. (hiblogimdad.com), . He is father to a non-verbal thirteen-year-old boy and a sixteen year-old daughter. He is also the author of The Expectant Father's Activity Book, which published in 2020. Hi Blog, I'm Dad! has been recognised as one of the Top Autism Blogs by Healthline.com for three consecutive years and James received the Top Parental Advice Writer for Autism Parenting Magazine in 2017. James also hosts a companion podcast where he engages in meaningful conversations on topics related to parenting, mental health, and autism.