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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“I don’t know how yo…
"I don't know how you do it." I get this. A LOT. I understand the sentiment. It's meant as a complement. But here's…
I don’t often post a…
I don’t often post about this because I like to highlight the positives of our journey. Meltdowns are just a part of…
It may be a “harder” path, but it is the same destination.
I live a few miles away from the Tacoma Narrows bridge which collapsed in 1940 (pictured here). Someone posted this…
Jonah is potty training. He was home all day today…
Me today. Jonah is potty training. He was home all day today. I had to work... I’m on a hard work deadline (today) and…
If You Don’t Understand My Silence, How Will You Understand My Words?
Communication is so much more than just "words." Non-verbal cues play such a vital role. So many things go into good…
Sometimes life sucks…
Sometimes life sucks. And you know what? That’s okay. At one point or another, we’ve all been there. Love this from A…
Have you had your IE…
Have you had your IEP or equivalent meeting yet? How did it go? (we had Jonah’s IEP meeting today... More on this…
We’re having a pretty low key weekend.
We’re having a pretty low key weekend. What are you guys up to? Anything exciting? Show us! Original Facebook Post.
Something I have lea…
Something I have learned the last few weeks (years). So many times. This journey may seem like a free fall straight…
I wrote this about a…
I wrote this about a year ago, but it still rings true today. Sometimes I find myself in this place. I think we’ve all…
Trying not to laugh (video)
So this happened at school today. It happened last year around this time as well. Jonah gets "comfortable" at school.…
This is the reason I like to use the word “Ausome”…
Yes! This is the reason I like to use the word “Ausome” Before Jonah was diagnosed with autism, I knew nothing about…
*knock knock*… (video)
knock knock Me: “Who is it??” Jojo: “It’s Jojobee!!” Me: (opens door) “Hi Jojobee!” Jonah: *slams door in my face.…
So Jonah has decided…
So Jonah has decided he “doesn’t do coats” anymore. It’s about 50°F (10°C) right now and I can tell he is freezing…
Has your child ever “eloped” on you?
Has your child ever eloped on you while you were watching him/her? Last weekend, we attended a Heart Health Walk. It…