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!
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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…
My son is a better person than…
My son is a better person than me, and I’m not afraid to admit it. How many kids beg their parents to let them get up…
How cool is this?…
How cool is this? We went camping last weekend for Mama’s family reunion. Last year, when we went camping, Jonah would…
So the boys’ last day of schoo…
So the boys’ last day of school was a mixed bag. It started out well enough. Jonah was nominated for the “Principal…
Every child, and I mean EVERY …
Every child, and I mean EVERY child, needs to know this about themselves. They especially need to feel this sentiment…
Guess who showed up to swim le…
Guess who showed up to swim lessons today with a kiddo who’s favorite thing in the world is swimming… Only to find out…
To all who have served, died, …
To all who have served, died, and gone before us, we honor your sacrifice. Thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you …
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there. Thank you for all you do! (I shot this photo last year of Jonah and…