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
This absolutely makes my day
So this came in the mail today from one of Jonah's children's church teachers. I am usually only contacted by teachers…
“Where do you see yourself in 10-15 years?”
"Where do you see yourself in 10-15 years?" If I had to answer this question when we got married back in 2004, this…
How was your weekend…
How was your weekend? Today was the perfect day to be outside. Today Daddy got to mow the lawn (yay?). The boys walked…
For today’s episode of #allVictories… (video)
For today's episode of #ALLvictories... "OUTSIDE!" Original Facebook Post.
What does your typical Saturday look like?
What does your typical Saturday look like? Ours went a little like this. Breakfast. Bath. Running around outside.…
This came up on my p…
This came up on my personal memories today. I shot this the day we took Jonah home from the hospital back in 2013. He…
If you had one thing you could tell to a parent of a newly diagnosed Ausome child, what would that be?
If you had one thing you could tell to a parent of a newly diagnosed Ausome child, what would that be? For me, I think…
When Jonah was 2 (before diagnosis) one goal we set with his behavioral therapist was… (video)
When Jonah was 2 (before diagnosis) one goal we set with his behavioral therapist was to establish back and forth play…
AUTISM TOY REVIEW!!… (video)
AUTISM TOY REVIEW!! This is just a temporary screen for our sliding glass door, but Jonah finds it fascinating so I…
His step ladder slipped out from under him! (video)
One time Jonah was playing with the sink and his step ladder slipped out from under him. He was able to keep himself…
Jonah counting and pouring on three… (video)
Jonah counting and pouring on three. "One...two...three!" Original Facebook Post.
Some people look for the best in others. Other people look for the worst.
In today's society, the worst thing you can be is not ignorant, hypocritical or even evil. The worst thing you can be…
How do your kids han…
How do your kids handle haircuts? We got the boys hair cut today. In the past, it has been like this picture.…
Welcome to our house…
Welcome to our house. If you need a cup for a drink, you may just have to bring it yourself. Original Facebook Post.