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
I try to be very careful with my attitude around my kids…
I try to be very careful with my attitude around my kids. More specifically, I try to be careful with my words. But…
Every time we go to ANY fast food restaurant
Every time we go to ANY fast food restaurant it’s ALWAYS the same. Chicken nuggets for Jonah. Chicken nuggets at home.…
“Why do they stare?”
“Because they don’t understand how you can be so happy just being yourself. Some people spend their entire life trying…
This week is Nationa…
This week is National Nurses Week. My wife has been in nursing nearly 20 years. There is no way I could handle the…
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is #teacherappreciationweek and I wanted to give a shout out to all you educators and therapists who have…
This is such an important message.
This is such an important message. “Autism Awareness Month” for us is just April. ...and it’s also May. ...and June.…
Our cherry blossom tree, while beautiful did not stand a chance… (video)
Our cherry blossom tree, while beautiful did not stand a chance. Every effort was made to bring every last blossom…
So I was picking Jon…
So I was picking Jonah up from school yesterday. His teacher made a point of telling me he’s had a “remarkably average”…
Our attitudes and ac…
Our attitudes and actions change when we look past appearances and simply see people as “people.” Original Facebook…
So Jonny won student of the month…
So Jonny won student of the month at his school for April... because of course he did. This kid. Let me tell you a…
I think the most challenging thing I’ve gone through as a parent is…
I think the most challenging thing I’ve gone through as a parent is reconciling the “idea of parenthood” with the…
This is a video I made 4 years ago… (video)
This is a video I made 4 years ago that came across my Memories today. Jonny was 6. Jonah was a little over 16 mos……
A great “buzzword” r…
A great “buzzword” resource!
[from A year in the life of Autism]
The complete A-Z of autism 'Buzz words' #AAM
What would you say i…
What would you say is the “best” part of parenting for you? I love the snuggles from my boys. I love spending time with…