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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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 magic all its own.
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Ending the school year on a high note.
Ending the school year on a high note. He tried a hot dog at the preschool barbecue. He nibbled on the bread for a…
[April 28, 2017]…
[April 28, 2017] Dear parent of a child in my son’s class, You didn’t see me. I was walking up to pick up my autistic…
To An Amazing Dad — Thank you (video)
To An Amazing Dad -- Thank you "For endless patience and support When my supply is running short. For making sure I'm…
8am. Jonah has decided this house is already TOO DANG HOT.
8am. Jonah has decided this house is already TOO DANG HOT. So he did some “problem-solving.” Who needs cold foods?…
Love this from Walk …
Love this from Walk Down Autism Lane
Autism can be hard at times..... Love is easy ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
So, Fathers Day is c…
So, Fathers Day is coming up (stateside) and I am reminded of a poem I wrote... Some moments define us. Our actions in…
Whatever you “think” about autism, trust me… you are wrong.
I get it. Honestly, there was a time that I simply didn't care to know about autism because it didn't effect us. And…
“It’s just a day at …
“It’s just a day at the beach..” This saying is meant to imply that something is really “easy.” But when you throw…
Some days I can get up, make a pot of coffee, and drink it in peace. (video)
Some days I can get up, make a pot of coffee, and drink it in peace. Other days... Original Facebook Post.
Don’t hide your magic.
Those with autism have an aura that will imprint on your heart. it is both beautiful and profound. It's like magic. Do…
Kids just being kids…
Kids just being kids... I took this pic yesterday of the boys playing with some of the neighborhood kids. Jonah didn’t…
I try not to think o…
I try not to think of the “distant future” too often. It triggers my anxiety and it simply gets overwhelming thinking…
So we went to the zo…
So we went to the zoo... The zoo was not our first choice today. Or any day really... I mean, don’t get me wrong, There…
What you see:…
What you see: A perfectly-posed shot of Jonah celebrating the end of preschool. In reality: This is the neighbor’s…
One of the biggest p…
One of the biggest parenting mistakes I have made lately is assuming I know what Jonah will or will not want to do. I…