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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Just kidding. Facebo…
Just kidding. Facebook has not been hiding my posts (more than usual). I have actually not posted anything in 2023.…
“Hey! Why is it in a…
“Hey! Why is it in a bag!?” I was completely taken aback. Jonah has NEVER asked me a question in his life. He was…
Jonny wanted one las…
Jonny wanted one last picture with these stuffies before giving them away to a family in need… (Of course this…
Today marks 6 years …
Today marks 6 years since Jonah was officially diagnosed with autism. I remember feeling so apprehensive when I signed…
I wish I could send …
I wish I could send this photo of Jojo today at the dentist’s office to myself of 5 years ago. Jojo used to scream,…
Waiting for the bus …
Waiting for the bus this morning. Jonah obviously hates the snow… A lot… (Oh wait, no… that’s me) 🙄 Original Facebook…
[Love this series fr…
[Love this series from Stories About Autism] I know from first hand experience that the adjustments you make to try…
Yes, absolutely this…
Yes, absolutely this. (Love this from The Daily Stim) Yes. Original Facebook Post.
Absolutely love this…
Absolutely love this (From A Piece of Oakley) There is one thing I know and that is sometimes this autism stuff is…
Jonah wrote a letter…
Jonah wrote a letter to a Marine who came and visited his class earlier this week. It’s really a message from Jonah…
So we took the boys …
So we took the boys out to eat for Jojo’s birthday today. That in itself ought to be celebrated. Just “dining out” has…
Absolutely….
Absolutely. This is a lesson I have learned the hard way. Everywhere I go with Jonah, I ask myself, “Am I prepared…
I am truly humbled, …
I am truly humbled, honored, and blessed to have been your Daddy these past nine years, Jonah. I can’t wait to see all…
For those of you eff…
For those of you effected by Daylight Savings tonight. Here is your reminder. Instead of your kids getting up at the…
The hard part about …
The hard part about parenting a child who thrives on routines is not ever knowing “when” a routine will change. Jonah…