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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When Jonny was in third grade,…
When Jonny was in third grade, his teacher told us our best option to meet Jonny’s educational needs was to transfer…
“We had an uneventful Hallowee…
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Okay guys. I need info….
Okay guys. I need info. Jonah needs braces, and an expander…according to his orthodontist. He asked me if Jonah would…
I ran the #spokanemarathon tod…
I ran the #spokanemarathon today. (26.2) I ran a 4:38. A PR by more than 20 min from my last “attempt” at a marathon in…
Anyone else currently dealing …
Anyone else currently dealing with this? I swear the world might just end… Original Facebook Post.
Parenting multiples with disab…
Parenting multiples with disabilities is not easy. Let me revise that. “Parenthood” ain’t easy… But the hardest part of…
Love this!…
Love this! From Seasons of Autism Tuesday is my daughter's 17th birthday, and I am struggling. Because of autism…
Random thoughts as I ran 20 mi…
Random thoughts as I ran 20 miles today… “Wow. There is nobody around. I hope a wild animal doesn’t start chasing me.…
A reminder for all you parents…
A reminder for all you parents out there. They grow up way too fast. 🥺 #ausome Original Facebook Post.
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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. #kabukisyndrome #myraretreasure #Ausome Original…
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…