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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We went to @disneyland ! (Deta…
We went to @disneyland ! (Details coming soon). Of course, this was Jonah’s favorite part……
Yep, the shirt is on backwards. (video)
Yep, the shirt is on backwards. Because today, just getting it on him was a #smallvictory Happy Tuesday! -cheers!……
Jojo’s 3-year-old checkup was today. It was not fun… (video)
Jojo's 3-year-old checkup was today. It was not fun... Original Facebook Post.
Jojo had his 3-year-old checkup today.
Jojo had his 3-year-old checkup today. More on that later. I'll just leave this here in the meantime. Original Facebook…
These are hexbug nanos.
These are hexbug nanos. They vibrate and when put on a surface, move like little freaky cockroaches. Fun toy right?...…
When he “comes out of his shell” and hits a milestone of recovery…
I have to admit, when we first really "looked" at Jojo's regression before he was officially evaluated, it was really…
This is the only reason this cat is still around. (video)
This is the only reason this cat is still around. The darn thing has chewed through 2 sets of headphones, eats the…
When Jojobee was evaluated… (video)
When Jojobee was evaluated, the doctor asked if he returned smiles or just "always smiled." Yep. Both. :)…
Have you seen those Christmas laser lights? (video)
Have you seen those Christmas laser lights? I hate going on our roof to put up lights so they appealed to me…
An Ausome Family
When Jonah was evaluated by the local B-3 center, I knew he was most likely autistic, but we didn’t…
Ronald Jenkees. Musician. Look him up.
Ronald Jenkees. Musician. Look him up. If you don't know RJ, look up that guy. Is he ASD? Not ASD? ... ...I don't……
This happened tonight with Jojobee!
This happened tonight with Jojobee! I'm so proud of him! #smallvictories Original Facebook Post.
Looking through my page the last week, I seem to have a recurring theme going…
Looking through my page the last week, I seem to have a recurring theme going. Jonah went down well enough last night…
Just an update on how Jonah did last night. (video)
Just an update on how Jonah did last night. you know, full moon and all... Original Facebook Post.