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
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-MORAL DILEMMA- So I was out shopping yesterday trying unsuccessfully to keep Jojo awake. He was insanely tired, but I…
Trying to avoid a repeat of last night… (video)
Trying to avoid a repeat of last night... So far unsuccessfully. Original Facebook Post.
He woke up from a nap at 7:15pm. It’s now 10:15.
He woke up from a nap at 7:15pm. It's now 10:15. Should I go ahead and just brew the coffee now?... Original Facebook…
This cat will chase marbles all night long. (video)
This cat will chase marbles all night long. It is beyond annoying when you are trying to sleep. That laugh though.……
The Softest Soil
So I worked remotely today, which is code for "I went to Starbucks for a few hours with my laptop." Ordered a "grande…
I find that as I am teaching Jojo, he is teaching me things as well.
As Jojo develops, I find that as I am teaching Jojo, he is teaching me things as well. Jojo is teaching me how to be…
I’m Sorry, Daddy
So today Jojo started slapping me because I told him "Please, do not step on the cat." I showed him to "touch Daddy…
An update about getting special services for Jojo. (video)
An update about getting special services for Jojo. We are just starting out this journey and it seems like it will be…
Autism and full moons?
So, I've been seeing a lot of "full moon" posts on various autism pages. The gist is that negative behaviors are…
Autism and Pets
http://www.atouchofausome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_6177.m4v We have a new kitten, who is probably 3…
My little visual sensory-seeker… (video)
My little visual sensory-seeker this morning with a long lost toy from a Disney on Ice event. Original Facebook…
Art from Tyson Murphy — an Autism Parent
I saw this comic online the other day and I like to credit the source of the material before I shared it. So a quick…
You guys. We got these for our NT 8-year-old.
You guys. We got these for our NT 8-year-old. They are the National Lampoons Christmas vacation version of shoe……
What If My Son Reads This?
What a unique perspective! This hits home. For me, tracking the journey via FB and blogging is an outlet for me, a way…