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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While we were at Disneyland, J…

While we were at Disneyland, Jonah’s favorite activity, wasn’t any of the rides, or characters, parades or shows… It was this. Even when it wasn’t even close to swimming weather (50°F/10°C). This is what he would ask for. All day. “I want to go to…

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A night will come wh…


A night will come where there are NO meltdowns... but it is not this night. THIS NIGHT WE FIGHT! 😫 Original Facebook…

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He doesn’t look Autistic…


From a new friend! - Cheers. He doesn't look Autistic. You don't see the meltdowns because there's frost on the…

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HEXBUGS! A meltdown deterrent?


Late 2-hour nap for Jojo means late night for Daddy and Jojo. On one hand, I really REALLY want him to go to sleep, but…

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Not sure if I should… (video)


Not sure if I should praise him for his creativity or cry for the waste of precious coffee... Happy Monday!…

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Jonah said the word … (video)


Jonah said the word "tree." Must share this. Because a every word is a milestone. #smallvictories Original…

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Traveling on an Airplane with an Autistic Toddler…Help!!


So you guys, we have a trip coming up sometime in the near future which requires us to fly on a plane. And I am…

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Jojobee went to a Christmas party…


Jojobee went to a Christmas party. They were making ornaments. Jojo just wanted the glitter. So he could pour equal…

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Jojobee absolutely WILL NOT wear jeans.


Jojobee absolutely WILL NOT wear jeans. He won't even let us try to get them on him. Ditto for scratchy jerseys!…

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A little Bob Ross th… (video)


A little Bob Ross this morning... Original Facebook Post.

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I appreciate the 5:30 wake up call…


I appreciate the 5:30 wake up call from the school district to both phones to let us know school is 2 hours late. I'm…

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Cherish these times.


I was "rummaging" (read "scrolling") through some of my photos and came across this one. I know this time of year can…

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Some quick updates… (video)


Just picked Jojobee up from school. Some quick updates... Original Facebook Post.

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I can’t thank the Children’s Education department…


I can't thank the Children's Education department at our church enough for what they have done for our little ones each…

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Hey guys! So we trie…


Hey guys! So we tried a weighted blanket last night for Jojobee and he LOVED it. He even slept from 10-6:30! We got it…

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Jojo-bee actually sa…


Jojo-bee actually said "paint" today, when requesting some painting time! He now has mastery (will use without needing…

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Currently……


Currently... Original Facebook Post.

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Jojobee got up at 5am…


Jojobee got up at 5am. He asked for a bath. Daddy gave him a bath. Before the caffeine kicked in.... Let's just say, it…

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When your child says your name for the first time (video)


Do you know the feeling you get when your child says your name for the first time and you KNOW he is doing more than…

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Jason Michael Reynolds

Writer. Photographer. Ausome Parent.

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