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
So I told you about Jonah learning how to blow a “whistle.”
So I told you about Jonah learning how to blow a "whistle." And what's worse than the annoying sound of a whistle at…
Gemiini – An Honest Review (video)
A couple people have been asking what age Jonah started "talking." I made this video in April last year. Jonah was…
There was a time when I didn’t know if Jonah would ever verbally speak… (video)
There was a time when I didn’t know if Jonah would ever verbally speak... Is it bad that when I hear the boys arguing,…
To be who you are, y…
To be who you are, you must believe in who you are. So many times, we fail before we even start. The scope of what lies…
Roll call! Who else …
Roll call! Who else is up with me? What time is it where you are? I let him take a late nap today. He literally fell…
Hey Ausome family……
Hey Ausome family... Whatever hills you are climbing. If you are walking an impossible path. Whatever you are going…
What would you have said?
What would you have said? We were all at the mall. Jonah was playing at a play area with another child who was around 3…
Aside from “typical” food aversions, do your kiddos have any other “unusual” eating habits?
Aside from “typical” food aversions, do your kiddos have any other “unusual” eating habits? I call this a “donut……
It’s ALWAYS it’s better to be prepared.
Jonah was sick on Saturday... just running a fever and lethargic. While he was laying on top of me on the couch, he…
It’s almost 2am (Pacific Standard Time) currently…
It's almost 2am (Pacific Standard Time) currently. Am I the only one NOT sleeping when I should be? I just can't sleep.…
“Real” Autism
I get this. I do. Many people assume that because Jonah doesn't really do a lot of 'rocking' or 'stimming', makes eye…
“Can you go back to …
“Can you go back to bed Mama so I can make you coffee in bed?” Unfortunately, Jonah has been running a fever since…
“Don’t believe me, just watch.” -Jonah
“Don’t believe me, just watch.” -Jonah Original Facebook Post.
For Nurse Mommy (video)
Tomorrow we wrap up National Nurses Week which is also the day before Mother's Day (here in the US). When I asked my…
“I’m fine.”…
“I’m fine.” I am guilty of this. In an Ausome world, life is NEVER “easy.” There is always “stuff” going on. For us,…