HI, I'M JASON!
I’ve been writing about parenthood and raising two kids with special needs since I became a father in 2008. Jonny has a rare genetic condition called Kabuki syndrome. Jonah was nonverbal when he was diagnosed with autism in 2016. This blog chronicles our family’s journey together, including the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. I share most of my day-to-day thoughts on Facebook, but you’ll find those stories collected here too.
We are an Ausome Family. We run on an abundance of coffee, loads of patience, a lot of love, and a “Touch of Ausome.”
Thank you for coming on this epic journey with us!
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
2015 and 2024… Where does the …
2015 and 2024… Where does the time go? 😩
Original Facebook Post.
If Jonah doesn’t want to be picked up… (video)
If Jonah doesn't want to be picked up... it is near impossible to do so. Avoidance techniques employed by ausome ninjas…
So as I was making Jonah breakfast this morning…
So as I was making Jonah breakfast this morning, Jojo rummaged through the pantry to get his own food. By the time I…
So this is the bathtub. This is Jojo. This was our entire morning.
So this is the bathtub. This is Jojo. This was our entire morning. Jonah woke up dry for the 2nd morning in a row. He…
It’s been a tough couple of days.
It's been a tough couple of days. Jonah had an incident report at church last night. Something is "off." He was pulling…
Level 3 – Requiring Very Substantial Support
Jonah has been making some big strides in his development in the last few months. He has been able to blow kisses, he's…
Special Toy Review!! (video)
Special Toy Review!! I can't say thank you enough to Toys AUcross America. They sent this special gift to Jojobee and…
Since becoming a par…
Since becoming a parent of 2, Things that I have left on top of the car and driven away later to be retrieved from the…
Fear not!…
Fear not! I believe I have the video thing worked out... so I don't think there should be any interruptions in my…
To all you nurses. To all you mothers out there. Thank you. (video)
We just wrapped up National Nurses week. My wife has been in nursing for over 15 years in Critical Care. I could not do…
Myth: People with autism won’t make eye contact… (video)
Myth: People with autism won't make eye contact. Many autistics do have trouble making or keeping eye contact. Jonah…
A Standoff With The Teacher
So Jonah has an established "leaving" routine at school. The developmental preschool class is let out 5 minutes early…
I’ve won and lost at the same time.
So this happened today. I picked up Jojo to go home and he gave me a kiss on the cheek! First time ever. After we got…