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
Back at our favorite place… an…
Back at our favorite place… and all is right with the world again. 😊
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So how was everyone’s first we…
So how was everyone’s first week/few weeks of school? I was pretty apprehensive about Jonah’s return, but it was for…
Jonny’s first day of kindergar…
Jonny’s first day of kindergarten and his first day of 10th grade.
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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…