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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Guess who showed up to swim lessons today with a kiddo who’s favorite thing in the world is swimming… Only to find out…
To all who have served, died, …
To all who have served, died, and gone before us, we honor your sacrifice. Thank you. Original Facebook Post.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you …
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there. Thank you for all you do! (I shot this photo last year of Jonah and…
“Wow. Your’e only 42? How’d yo…
“Wow. Your’e only 42? How’d you get so much gray hair!?” 😒 My dentist said this to me earlier this week. I’d expect it…
This came home in Jonah’s back…
This came home in Jonah’s backpack the other day. 😕 He is usually meticulous with his coloring, but this seems much…
Today is May 4…..
Today is May 4.. “Star Wars Day.” (“May the ‘4th’ be with you”) It’s typically a big deal around here, as one of my…
Is this typical for semi-verba…
Is this typical for semi-verbal or mostly nonverbal neurodivergent folks? In most cases, Jonah will not speak, though…
Jonah was completely nonverbal…
Jonah was completely nonverbal when he was diagnosed with autism in 2016. We weren’t sure if he would ever gain…
So, question….
So, question. One of Jonah’s defining “autistic” traits when he was younger was “covering his ears.” He wouldn’t…
Challenger baseball…Aptly name…
Challenger baseball…Aptly named. In the past, Jojo has had plenty of “challenges” with his baseball team. His first…
Sorry “toy tree.”…
Sorry “toy tree.” That was indeed a windy day, huh. Just so you know, you didn’t deserve the abuse you endured over the…