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!
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
Sometimes, it’s a big deal just for our kiddos to be OUT in public…
Sometimes, it's a big deal just for our kiddos to be OUT in public. And meltdowns are gonna happen at some point. As a…
Monday for us… was the most “Monday” Monday ever…
Monday for us... was the most "Monday" Monday ever. Jonah slept in. Which is typically nice...when at night... if he's…
I think every Ausome parent needs to hear this.
I think every Ausome parent needs to hear this. Because we've all been there. We've been there through the screaming,…
Today, Jonah figured…
Today, Jonah figured out “Go-gurt.” When you have an autistic child, any food victories are HUGE. I didn’t think he…
“Well, at least I do…
“Well, at least I don’t have to hide the step ladder anymore... he can climb the counters by himself now.” Jonah will…
Jonny’s Question for Temple Grandin (video)
Recently, we went to a talk given by Dr. Temple Grandin. I was going to go by myself and leave the kids with Mama. But,…
Recently we went to …
Recently we went to a sprinkler park. I took my “big” camera with me, capable of capturing moments at very high shutter…
This song really got me… (video)
This song really got me. This Ausome life is a rollercoaster of the "highest" highs and the "lowest lows." Sometimes,…
Hand-leading was the first form of communication Jonah used…
Hand-leading was the first form of communication Jonah used. If he wanted something from the top shelf, he used to lead…
Trying the zoo again…
Trying the zoo again for the first time since “zoomageddon” of last year... (Here’s that trip) Wish us luck! Original…
I have shared we are…
I have shared we are wanting to move to hopefully find a better school placement for Blake. I have shared that he has…
We had a blast on Op…
We had a blast on Opening Day We Rock the Spectrum - Federal Way! Such a great resource. The local news even did a…
We spent 3.5 hours at We Rock The Spectrum … (video)
We spent 3.5 hours at We Rock The Spectrum for their Grand Opening. They came prepared with food, fun and raffles.…
Who has a climber??!… (video)
Who has a climber??! In an Ausome house, any surface is a climbing surface. I mean, why WOULDN’T you use the bannister…