Draft:James Guttman



James Guttman is an American author, blogger, and speaker known for his work as an autism advocate and his contributions to the parenting genre through his books and blog, Hi Blog! I'm Dad. Born in New York, Guttman currently resides on Long Island.

Early life
James Guttman was born in New York. The experiences and challenges he faced, including a life-changing quintuple bypass surgery at the age of 35, profoundly shaped his views and career path.

Career
Guttman began his career as a writer for various outlets, including Pro Wrestling Illustrated and TNA Impact Wrestling's website. He was a regular contributor on Mauro Ranallo's XM Radio show from 2008 to 2011. His first book, World Wrestling Insanity, was published in 2006 and was notable enough to be cited in a leaked White House memo during the vetting of Linda McMahon in 2017.

As the webmaster of World Wrestling Insanity, Guttman interviewed over 300 different wrestlers from the past 40 years and pioneered early versions of wrestler-hosted podcasts in 2006 starring Paul Roma, Orlando Jordan, Bull Buchanan, Glacier, and others. One notable episode featured Paul Roma discussing why he wasn’t invited to the Horsemen reunion, which was covered in detail by PWInsider.

He has written two additional books, Shoot First...Ask Questions Later (2009) and The Expectant Father’s Activity Book (2021), the latter becoming an Amazon bestseller in the parenting category. His contributions to literature and media have made him a recognized figure in both the wrestling and parenting fields.

Autism Advocacy
As the father of two children, one of whom is non-verbal with autism, Guttman advocates for autism appreciation through his blog, Hi Blog! I'm Dad, and has been featured on major platforms like Yahoo.

His approach, termed "Autism Appreciation," emphasizes the positive aspects of autism, highlighting the beauty in personality traits often attributed to the condition. In 2017, Guttman was awarded the Top Parental Advice Writer by Autism Parenting Magazine.

He also extends his advocacy to public speaking, focusing on broadening his reach and influence in autism awareness.

Personal Life
James Guttman is a devoted father to his two children. His personal experiences as an autism dad are a significant part of his writings and public engagements. His approach to life and parenting was profoundly influenced by his unexpected health challenges, which have infused his work with a perspective of resilience and appreciation.