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!
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Parenting Must Have: TILES (video)
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VENT post: well, mor…
VENT post: well, more of a confession. I was changing an awful blowout diaper when Jojo decided he did NOT want to put…
What is “HARD?”
**I started this the other day when it was fresh on my mind, but I made it about 3 lines in before I got too tired to…
I know you Ausome parents can relate! (video)
I know you Ausome parents can relate! Jojo ate mac'n'cheese! A food he hasn't touched in ages! WOOOOOOT!!!…
“Hi, Daddy!”
Jojo just nonchalantly walked up to me, laid his head on me and said, "Hi, Daddy!" #smallvictories Original Facebook…
This is the realest …
This is the realest parent graf bomb I have seen. Credit: Autism. From a dad's eye view 🤔😜 Hmmm? Original Facebook…
If Jojo asks for something verbally…
If Jojo asks for something verbally, I will pretty much give him anything he wants. Ice cream for breakfast? -- Sure!…
Through His Eyes
This is a fantastic piece by Lisa Lambertus called "Through His Eyes." "What does the world look like through his…
What would you do if you went down to check on your son and saw this? (video)
What would you do if you went down to check on your son and saw this? Well, grab your camera, naturally! Jonny has been…
A day in the life…… (video)
A day in the life... Today was sunny and warm enough to play outside much to Jonah's delight. We spent the afternoon at…
To the Gyros House guy
We went to the mall the other day. This is one of Jonah’s favorite winter-time activities. Usually he will run…
I have been riding t…
I have been riding the self doubt train after writing and sharing the post about Sawyer being the sibling to a special…