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
April 8, 2024
So I need a little help here….
So I need a little help here. This is Jonah, today. He can’t stop picking the skin around his mouth. Many people with ASD will pick their skin the same way some people bite their nails. Jonah used to peel his lips incessantly. It started on cold…
Sometimes preschool wipes you out so hard Big Bear even falls asleep.
December 6, 2016
Sometimes preschool wipes you out so hard Big Bear even falls asleep. Original Facebook Post.
At Halloween, Jojobe…
December 6, 2016
At Halloween, Jojobee ran laps around the auditorium at church for a good hour at least during the Harvest Festival.…
What is the proper way to respond to an autism parent about their special needs kid?
December 6, 2016
I have seen this issue online a lot with autism parents and experienced it first hand lately. People are generally…
Jonah’s Diagnosis – Two Perspectives
December 4, 2016
Life is hard sometimes. Life is also unfair. That is not an observation. It is a fact. In this life, we will lose loved…
“Having a disability doesn’t mean you have a disadvantage…
December 2, 2016
“Having a disability doesn’t mean you have a disadvantage. Sometimes it can be an advantage.” High School Senior with…
Jonah was recently diagnosed with autism. (video)
December 2, 2016
Jonah was recently diagnosed with autism. Here is my ausome little guy over the past several months. Original…
I love these shots. …
December 1, 2016
I love these shots. Very talented photographer with a very big heart. :)
I’m pulling this one…
December 1, 2016
I'm pulling this one out of the old meme bucket... because this is us. Right now. Who's with me? What time is it there…
Jonah had a good first week of school! (video)
November 30, 2016
Jonah had a good first week of school! Original Facebook Post.
“Negative words carry negative vibration…
November 29, 2016
“Negative words carry negative vibration. Positive words carry positive vibration. What do you want your child to…
Jonahs in preschool!…
November 28, 2016
Jonahs in preschool!!! God bless that teacher, those paras, and that class. Please let him make it through the day…
I took Jonah to play…
November 28, 2016
I took Jonah to play at at an indoor play area. I started play-by-play of him throwing the balls up in the air. In the…
Temple Grandin TED Talk — The world needs all kinds of minds
November 28, 2016
The world needs all kinds of minds After we were made aware they suspected Jonah was on the autistic spectrum, we went…
I try to focus on th…
November 22, 2016
I try to focus on the positives, but every so often, when I get that rare moment to yourself, I start (over)thinking…
My Ausome Jojobee!
November 6, 2016
It’s my little Jojobee’s 3rd birthday. Last year we enrolled Jonah at the local Birth to Three child…
Love this poem…. (video)
August 26, 2016
Love this poem by Jason Hague, writer I'm so excited (and a little terrified) to finally share this video. I love this…
I love this page!…
March 20, 2016
I love this page! For those that have a tough time on full moon nights (like tonight), here is a prayer for you. Much…
Laundry and keys
August 26, 2015
So funny story this morning... I went into the garage to throw a load of laundry in the washer before leaving the house…











