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
Just. Tired.
We are about 2 hours into our bedtime routine. Jonah isn't tired. He's restless, but not melting down. He's roaming his…
ARTISTS ON THE SPECTRUM!
ARTISTS ON THE SPECTRUM! Check out this awesome self-portrait by artist Mikaela Sheldt. "Being an artist has also…
My “very happy” boy (video)
My little goofball is snuggled in bed with his visual feast of a light show giggling and giggling for no particular…
Russell, the therapy cat (video)
"RUSSELL! OUT!" This is a HUGE step for a non-verbal, you guys. Here's why. He didn't scream at the cat. He…
Jonah got to go roller skating today for the first time. (video)
Jonah got to go roller skating today for the first time. We didn't know what to expect.... Honestly I was predicting a…
Sometimes figuring out what he wants is a guessing game. (video)
Sometimes figuring out what he wants is a guessing game. That look on his face when he knows you understand him,…
We took the kids out…
We took the kids out to dinner tonight at a sit down restaurant. It went about like this image. Kids have an internal…
Jonny on Handling Bullies
My older son Jonny is in 2nd grade. He is being bullied at school. Again. He has several developmental delays, but none…
We can’t always control our circumstances. What we CAN control is our attitude.
Good things will happen in life. Bad things will happen in life. We can't always control our circumstances. What we CAN…
Jonah went down to t…
Jonah went down to the kitchen when I told him it was bedtime. I asked him, "Are you hungry?" He replied, "hungreee."…
Sooner or later EVERY drawer becomes a junk drawer…
Sooner or later EVERY drawer becomes a junk drawer with Jojo organizing it. Original Facebook Post.
Confession Time
I let my 3-year old Jonah (ASD) get away with pretty much everything when he just wants to aggravate his 8-year-old…
Translating my non-verbal son (video)
watch with sound We are still working on Jonah's speech. But while he is non-verbal, Jonah is dependent upon us…
Sometimes milestones just creep up on you
Jonah can consistently say "paint" and use it correctly to request it. Jonah can properly say and identify "mama" and…
