HI, I'M JASON!
I have been writing about parenthood with two young special needs kids since I became a father in 2008. Jonny is now 15 and has a rare condition called Kabuki Syndrome. Jonah (10) was nonverbal and diagnosed with Autism in 2016. This blog is a chronicle of our special needs journey together. I mostly post my thoughts on Facebook, but you will also find those posts here.
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
So this is a 4-foot retaining wall that is taller than Jonah. (video)
So this is a 4-foot retaining wall that is taller than Jonah. He has walked across the top of it on the back side of…
So Jonah learned to “play” Mouse Trap today.
So Jonah learned to "play" Mouse Trap today. He loves it. He and Mama did it over and over and over again. He plays it…
Jonah doesn’t like brushing his teeth. (video)
Jonah doesn't like brushing his teeth. He usually has to be held in my lap and it's a real fuss. Today he requested…
I hid the cinnamon rolls. Apparently not well enough…
I hid the cinnamon rolls. Apparently not well enough... Original Facebook Post.
A day in the life…. (video)
A day in the life. #thisisAutism #AwarenessAcceptance Original Facebook Post.
Jojo loves to run…
Jojo loves to run. Sometimes he gets particular about who is chasing him. On occasion, I've even gotten him to chase…
Jonah “pouring” me some coffee this morning… (video)
Jonah "pouring" me some coffee this morning. Pretend play? YES. #ALLvictories Original Facebook Post.
So today, Jonny sang …
So today, Jonny sang in the Palm Sunday choir. He did fantastic. But he couldn't keep his shirt he wore from his…
Pretty standard stuff here.
Pretty standard stuff here. I mean, why wouldn't you get in the fridge in April? Original Facebook Post.
Me: “Jonah. Do you want this for breakfast?”
Me: "Jonah. Do you want this for breakfast?" Jonah points excitedly at his cinnamon rolls. Me: "okay. I'll get you…
“Bye, Dada.” (video)
"Bye, Dada." So Jojo opened the door to the garage today... After several (presumed) attempts to get into the car, he…
This kid wrecks me like every day. (video)
This kid wrecks me like every day. Original Facebook Post.