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
Teaching our boys to swim was …
Teaching our boys to swim was one of our top priorities as they were growing up.Drowning is by…
A Midnight Meltdown
**This was written about 1:30 this morning. I posted it to my Facebook page, but I thought I'd memorialize it here.…
Thank you to all the families of special needs individuals. We love what you do!
We took the kids to Great Wolf Lodge last weekend for New Years. While we were gone, my family recruited some help,…
He slept in!
Totally wore Jojo out yesterday. Let him sleep in today. He nearly slept until 10am! Letting an ausome child sleep in…
What does your bedtime routine consist of? (video)
What does your bedtime routine consist of? This is my view currently. Original Facebook Post.
‘Hitting’ it off…
I am not new to parenting so it is hard for me to say that with parenting a child with autism, I feel a bit like a fish…
Jonny chimes in to say hello… (video)
Jonny chimes in to say hello... Hope you all are having a Happy New Year! Original Facebook Post.
“What’s Jojobee saying, Daddy?”
So I have an 8-year-old (Jonny) and a 3-year old (Jonah). Ever since Jonah was born, Jonny would talk to Jonah and then…
It takes a special person to be a nurse or work at a hospital
A conversation that happened this morning with my 8-year-old (NT): Me: "Mommy is not going in to work today. She is…
How to correctly and “incorrectly” call Jojobee. (video)
How to correctly and "incorrectly" call Jojobee. *note: Jonah doesn't always hit because he is being malicious, he hits…
Thank you for coming on this journey with us! (video)
Thank you for coming on this journey with us! Here is a year end wrap up of 2016. Be sure to listen to the original…
“Win some, lose some.”
Granted last night, Jojo was down by 7:30 so I'll give him that. He wasn't crying, so that's good considering I thought…
Went to clean the ho…
Went to clean the house for a Christmas party. Jojo not happy about it. He went to take all the toys back out and out…
1ST SENTENCE!…
1ST SENTENCE! Consisted of 2 words "Dada, Bath." That qualifies! I'll take it. #smallvictories Original Facebook Post.
10 Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Toddlers on the Autism Spectrum
Do you have all your Christmas and Holiday shopping done? Well if you’re like me, the answer is……