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
Some updates (from yesterday)… (video)
Some updates (from yesterday): my thoughts on Jonah's improved verbal communication, Successes with Gemiini, and…
Jojo let mama into his room…
Jojo let mama into his room for our bedtime routine. This is rare. Usually he pushes her out. But Mama lets Jojo play…
Achievement Unlocked! Jojo’s first “conversation.”
I JUST HAD A VERBAL CONVERSATION WITH MY NONVERBAL CHILD! Jojo (nonverbal 3-year-old) sees me using my phone. He walks…
People bond over common interests and sometimes that interest is… (video)
People bond over common interests and sometimes that interest is ... Yelling at the cat. Original Facebook Post.
Tonight is a “victory night”
Tonight is a "victory night" because I can make a 6pm pot of coffee to make it through the bed time routine and still…
Yeah…that 2nd to last panel there.
I used to read Calvin and Hobbes from Calvin's perspective and I thought he was a genius. Now, when I read…
PARENT CONFESSION:…
PARENT CONFESSION: My older son asked for cough medicine at bedtime. He's not really coughing. I still let him take…
Meltdown vs. Boiling water
The word "meltdown" in the general population has a very watered-down connotation. People familiar with autism KNOW…
Just Run With It
I used to go to the gym a while back. When I could take Jonah to the gym with me and he would be fine in childcare for…
grumble grumble. 4:45am. grumble grumble.
grumble grumble. 4:45am. grumble grumble. Original Facebook Post.
Currently folding the clothes and I found Jojo’s favorite shirt… (video)
Currently folding the clothes and I found Jojo's favorite shirt... Decided to have a little fun. Original…
Jonah’s Parent-Teacher Conference
So we had parent-teacher conferences yesterday for Jonah. Here's how it went. When we got there, Jonah assumed we were…