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!
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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 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Original Facebook……
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…
I tried to get him t…
I tried to get him to eat a PB&J again for dinner. I even used the heel to make it look as similar to yesterday’s…
“I have no idea how …
“I have no idea how to teach him to stand in line.” This is one of our biggest difficulties currently. I have no advice…