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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Doesn’t matter how rough the night…
Doesn’t matter how rough the night...how many times I get kicked in bed, the day always starts off right with some…
So I am in a handful…
So I am in a handful of parenting groups not specifically related to autism and special needs. I will share stories…
So yesterday was not…
So yesterday was not fun. I would tell you about the meltdown in the morning. How we were late for school. How Jonah…
Do you have a “parent confession?”
Do you have a “parent confession?” Here’s mine for today. Please tell me I’m not alone! Original Facebook Post.
I do my best with my kids.
I do my best with my kids. I get questions about autism from other parents and sometimes I just have to shrug and say…
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…