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
I speak fluent “Jonah.”
I speak fluent “Jonah.” I can tell you what he means when he says “I want broken the windy!” (Make the wind stop) I…
A couple years back… (video)
A couple years back, we went to a talk given by Dr. Temple Grandin. I was going to go by myself and leave the…
Found this from 2019…
Found this from 2019... When Jonah started Kindergarten, Jonny took it on himself to inform Jonah’s teacher about his…
Jonnys contribution …
Jonnys contribution to Jonah’s speech therapy: Jonny: “bruh.” Jonny: “Bruh!” Jonny: “Bruh!” Jonny: “Bruh!” Jonny :…
I wrote about this a…
I wrote about this a few years back... What do you do when you see another parent out there with a child YOU can tell…
You parents who are “my people” know this…
You parents who are “my people” know this... When you get a note home from the teacher, but it doesn’t say anything to…
Jonny, my oldest doe…
Jonny, my oldest does not have any specific diagnosis. The geneticist is convinced there IS a genetic component…
I was going to write…
I was going to write a very long-winded post about this, but I’m not going to waste my time. Those who “get it,” get…
As “autism awareness…
As “autism awareness month” begins I wanted to leave you all with a few thoughts. Throughout the years I’ve done…
“Mask-wearing.”…
“Mask-wearing.” What has been your experience with it? This is something that has caused more anxiety for us than any…
Does your kiddo have…
Does your kiddo have an item that has just “become” an essential family member? Where you will do anything to keep this…