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
Jonny’s first day of kindergar…
Jonny’s first day of kindergarten and his first day of 10th grade.
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“I love you Dad and …
“I love you Dad and Mom.” Jonny has been working hard on his writing skills. The other day, he woke up early and…
“To the random ignorant person commenting on my child…”
We're only a year and a half past Jonah's diagnosis... If I choose to acknowledge the ignorance I hear sometimes, my…
I legit will not say what my kids’ diets actually are…
I legit will not say what my kids' diets actually are. Because it is NOT what you would call healthy. And that gets me…
I love this poem fro…
I love this poem from the very talented, A year in the life of Autism Just wanted to share this with you. Always be…
We take the good wit…
We take the good with the bad and we pray for more good than bad. Onward and upward. One step at a time. Love this from…
NOBODY knows your child better than YOU.
I get a lot of advice from others. Most times I welcome it... But just because I appreciate the advice... does not mean…
This is Marc Kenson,…
This is Marc Kenson, from Haiti. He works at the Backlot Express Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World. He went…
How is school going …
How is school going for you guys? This is my obligatory “1st day of school” post. This morning was Jonah’s first day of…
Waiting at the docto…
Waiting at the doctor’s office. I have dreaded bringing Jonah to the doctors. There is simply just nothing good about…
“Yes I’m a little di…
"Yes I'm a little different, and can act odd from time to time, but I'm autistic and that's not a crime." Love this…
Her second day in th…
Her second day in the house and she has already ruined one evening... Please. Let me tell you the story, So “Annie” has…
How is school going …
How is school going for you guys? Jonny has been attending a new (old) school. He is back at the school we started at…
I was never a “pet” …
I was never a “pet” person growing up. My mom was allergic to just about every pet animal out there (so she said). But…