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
I’ve gone to this water park h…
I’ve gone to this water park hundreds of times when I was a kid. This was one slide I was too…
Day 1 of (at least) …
Day 1 of (at least) 42. How are you guys faring?? Jonah hasn’t even glanced at his tablet or watched any movies or…
(Jonah dressed himse…
(Jonah dressed himself ALL BY HIMSELF and I thought the shirt he picked out was very “appropriate.”) So they have…
I’m incredibly proud right now.
I'm incredibly proud right now. Most of you don't know, but 'Mama,' works as an RN and nurse manager in the intensive…
Someone’s ready for baseball season to start! (video)
Someone’s ready for baseball season to start! Original Facebook Post.
Earning tablet time,…
Earning tablet time, is extremely motivating for Jonny. Long ago, I laid out tablet ground rules. Jonny used to play…
Ugh. This morning wa…
Ugh. This morning was the "Mondayest" Monday morning EVER! Daylight savings time. Ugh. Ugh. UGH! Jonah actually did…
Jonny is some kind o…
Jonny is some kind of Ausome... He has been named student of the month for his class 3 out of 6 months this year! And…
Through the sunshine…
Through the sunshine and the rain. Through every diagnosis, doctor’s appointment, therapy session, milestone, or…
Came across this pho…
Came across this photo today. Jonny was probably 5 years old, at the state fair. I remember taking this photo and…
This kid……
This kid... Slept all night... ...in his OWN BED! it happens so infrequently (3ish times a year MAYBE) I feel like I…
Need to find a new service provider for Jonah…
Need to find a new service provider for Jonah. [Navigates to site. Opens the form...] headdesk You know it's bad when…
Many times, I will t…
Many times, I will take it as a personal failure when someone in my family is going through hard times or when they are…
I have to believe …
😕 I have to believe that things will get better. And if necessary, be the agent of change that MAKES things better.…
“Wake up.”…
“Wake up.” It was dark out. I think. I was in bed. I could feel Jonah “steam-rolling” on top of me. He would roll on…
Typical Saturday…(video)
Typical Saturday... Look at these Yay-hooz... #ausome Original Facebook Post.