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!
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
Original Facebook Post.
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…
Have you ever tried …
Have you ever tried these Picssso Tiles? We got them for Jonah last year for his birthday but he didn’t show much…
Guess who is in swimming lessons?
How have your kids fared with swimming instruction? It is of PARAMOUNT importance that my kiddos know how to swim. Both…
Happy Thursday, all …
Happy Thursday, all you Drake fans! (The "Walking with", and NOT the "Keke challenge" Drake😉) Honey Badger here, (from…
I love the view.
I love the view. Sometimes Jonah will watch videos on my phone upside down... over and over... He doesn't care which…
Three years later. T…
Three years later. This is still taped to our door. 🥰🤩 “I love you Dad and Mom.” Jonny has been working hard on his…