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
Jonah has figured ou…
Jonah has figured out “present-opening.” And as he’s opening, if he sees something that catches his eye... THAT IS WHAT…
Jonny’s got a blood …
Jonny’s got a blood draw today for his genetic testing. Needles. 😬😬😬 Original Facebook Post.
So proud of this kid…
So proud of this kid. We had his IEP meeting today and he has been ROCKING it at school. He just received the Student…
Notes home from the …
Notes home from the teacher give me anxiety... I mean, if I get a note home, SOMETHING happened that day. And with…
Jonah legit made this whole thing on his own.
Jonah legit made this whole thing on his own. This kid never ceases to amaze me. #Ausome Original Facebook Post.
I just see water. Jonah sees something more…
I just see water. Jonah sees something more. I see sand. Jonah finds something more. So many things I discount as…
So Papa took Jonah to McDonalds today.
So Papa took Jonah to McDonalds today. Jojo had chicken nuggets for lunch... He Came home... ...had dinosaur chicken…
Thought he might sle…
Thought he might sleep in today... HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! 😭 Original Facebook Post.
Jonah’s teacher is m…
Jonah’s teacher is my kinda people. I mean, yeah, Jonah threw a chair, but at least it wasn’t AIMED at anyone this…
You know why today is a good day?
You know why today is a good day? Because when I woke up this morning... it was 6:30am. I came across this memory from…
This is so hard… especially when the sibling isn’t neurotypical either.
This is so hard... especially when the sibling isn’t neurotypical either. Developmentally, Jonah just needs a “higher”…
I’m a bit hesitant to share this one…
I’m a bit hesitant to share this one. Our family took a trip to Disneyland in October (will write about that later),…
Every night, Jonah w…
Every night, Jonah wanders into our bedroom and climbs into bed with us. Today I got up at zero-dark-30 after I…
So I Got a call home…
So I Got a call home from the school nurse. Some kid threw a toy and hit Jonah on the head. He's fine. 1st thought…
I recently watched the Pixar short film, “Float,”…
I recently watched the Pixar short film, "Float," about a boy and his Dad and their journey together, featured on the…
Let’s see those family pics!!
Let’s see those family pics!! I know you guys got some good ones... Lord knows WE do. Original Facebook Post.