HI, I'M JASON!
I have been writing about parenthood with two young special needs kids since I became a father in 2008. Jonny is now 15 and has a rare condition called Kabuki Syndrome. Jonah (10) was nonverbal and diagnosed with Autism in 2016. This blog is a chronicle of our special needs journey together. I mostly post my thoughts on Facebook, but you will also find those posts here.
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
Today is the first day of scho…
Today is the first day of school… Jonah was not excited for it. This is honestly the first time since he started…
Jojo is growing up…….
Jojo is growing up…. 🥲 He’s 10 now. Starting 5th grade. Ever since I can remember, Jonah’s favorite movies or shows…
Okay, need a little insight he…
Okay, need a little insight here. Anxiety is by far the toughest thing we are currently dealing with. Jonah’s anxiety…
Meltdowns happen….
Meltdowns happen. Virtually anything can set one off. Sensory overload. Anxiety. A change in routine. But since we…
This came across my memories t…
This came across my memories today from when Jonny was little. I swear, he has been wired like this literally from…
Self-care is such an important…
Self-care is such an important part of caregiving. How does the saying go? “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” But so…
The unique way autistic brains…
The unique way autistic brains process information can create a world full of wonder and fascination. It's a kind of…
My son is a better person than…
My son is a better person than me, and I’m not afraid to admit it. How many kids beg their parents to let them get up…
How cool is this?…
How cool is this? We went camping last weekend for Mama’s family reunion. Last year, when we went camping, Jonah would…
