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
2021. I found this on my phone…
2021. I found this on my phone from a few years back. I think it perfectly encapsulates Jonah’s…
“It’s Bubba and Jojo time!”
"It's Bubba and Jojo time!" Jonny just got back from a week away at kids camp (the first time he has been away from…
Happy Halloween ever…
Happy Halloween everyone! Are you or your kids dressing up? I bought Jonah a costume (Dash from the incredibles... I…
It took me a while to get to ‘this’ place…
It took me a while to get to 'this' place. The place where I no-longer fear "autism." And I suppose a lot of it is just…
Finally got Jojo to use chapstick on his own… (video)
Finally got Jojo to use chapstick on his own... By making him think he was getting away with something when he does……
What is an ‘Ausome’ …
What is an 'Ausome' home? This... Love this from A Piece of Oakley
In our home... ❤️💙💛
Yep. In our home as …
Yep. In our home as well! [Love this from A Piece of Oakley]
In our home... ❤️💙💛
What is something you never thought you would say as a parent?
What is something you never thought you would say as a parent? I said this today... and almost added, “he pushed a…
So we went to the pool today.
So we went to the pool today. Jonah jumped into the pool unaided for the first time... His laughter of accomplishment…
We went to the park …
We went to the park yesterday. The wood chips kept getting in Jonah's shoes and poking his feet. So rather than be done…
Do you have someone …
Do you have someone in your life that helps turn a difficult day into a beautiful memory? We spent the day with……
Listen to Jonah cheer for his brother! (video)
Listen to Jonah cheer for his brother! (Bubba) This is a game my parents got me when I was probably 8 years old as a…
A very short time ago, Jonah would not let his brother even touch him… (video)
A very short time ago, Jonah would not let his brother even touch him... Now, I think I have a wrestler on my hands.…
I think I said almost this exact phrase yesterday morning.
I think I said almost this exact phrase yesterday morning. And this is over PREFERRED FOODS. Jojo ended up eating cream…
Yes. Summertime has arrived…
Yes. Summertime has arrived.
They are already my superheroes... now they just want to dress the part... :)
It’s about time to eat dinner…
It’s about time to eat dinner... I guess we can eat it in the (now-empty) play room?