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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This one is for all you work from home parents…
This one is for all you work from home parents out there. Here are 2 reasons I never answer my work line... Original…
Yes. I would love t…
Yes. I would love to see the beauty of the world through the eyes of my child. I would love to see the beauty of…
“How’s Jonah’s speech coming?” (video)
“How’s Jonah’s speech coming?” Oh so glad you asked! I’m just gonna leave this right here. Original Facebook…
How do I know Jonah loves me?
How do I know Jonah loves me? By the way he sneaks into our bed every night just to be with Mama and me... By the way…
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
So "Demand Avoidance." Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), is not officially diagnosed in the US. But Jojo has been…
I’ve had to remind m…
I’ve had to remind myself of this a lot. Jonah did great playing baseball today, but it wasn’t without its challenges.…
OMG you guys!… (video)
OMG you guys! Jonah’s first baseball game... first hit. He don’t need no stinkin’ “tee.” #challengerLeague…
It’s the last day of spring break.
It’s the last day of spring break. He strolls in at 4:30am, gets into bed with us and rolls around kicking us until I…
This is so true for …
This is so true for so many of us. Jonah genuinely WANTS to be included and involved with other kids. Every time Jonny…
So much of our commu…
So much of our communication is non-verbal. Voice Intonation. Body Language. Pattern. Structure. Routine. These all…
Learning to Fly
“Learning to Fly” (My take of "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley) So special needs parenting is a bit like…
So in a “remarkably …
So in a “remarkably average parenting” group, Mommy Shorts asked when we felt we REALLY “became a parent.” This was my…
For me, I celebrate …
For me, I celebrate on my child’s achievements when they happen. I no longer worry about when they SHOULD happen.…
Yes. I am learning this more and more each day…
Yes. I am learning this more and more each day. He is the same boy he was when we brought him home from the hospital. A…
Keep my child safe (video)
So there has been an uptick in Jonah's behaviors around other kids lately. I've been repeatedly called into classrooms…