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
Jojo has ALWAYS loved the snow…
Jojo has ALWAYS loved the snow.
What about your kids?
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…
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?…
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? So this was our situation yesterday... We’re at the ocean. Jonah just lost his balance on some rocks…
I am a firm believer…
I am a firm believer that “you reap what you sow.” Sometimes we can get bogged down in “life.” We feel asleep all the…
“Hey, buddy….
“Hey, buddy. I just want to let you know I am SO proud of you. If I haven’t told you enough, let me say, I love you. I…
When Daddy leaves th…
When Daddy leaves the pantry doors open... And when Jojo “leaves the pantry doors open.” 😎🤙 #Ausome
“Knowing when to leave.”
“Knowing when to leave.” We don’t usually have this problem with most family events. Jonah loves being with his…