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
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…
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.
So Jonah recently had a birthday… (video)
So Jonah recently had a birthday and here is one of his favorite presents. It’s called "Dizzy Fun Land" (from Learning…
This happened while …
This happened while I was on hiatus and I wanted to share with you. (9/8/19) There are times when, despite your best…
My little trooper….
My little trooper. It’s been a while since we’ve had a lot of medical stuff with Jonny. I’ll take that as a blessing.…
I come downstairs to find Jonah building with his magnet blocks…
I come downstairs to find Jonah building with his magnet blocks. I thought it as a pretty cool little building....…