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!
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So I’m trying to put together a video for Father’s Day…
So I’m trying to put together a video for Father’s Day and I wanted to get some feedback from you guys. If you have or…
This came home in Jo…
This came home in Jojo’s backpack. We used to paint with him every day until he started eating the paint, putting his…
Taken a few minutes …
Taken a few minutes ago... Do you pick him up and take him to bed risking him waking up and possibly having a……
How do your kids han…
How do your kids handle unexpected stimuli? Doorbells... fireworks... balloons popping? Some of Jonah’s favorite things…
What can you do when…
What can you do when they take late naps? I tried to keep him up. I really did. ...but Jonah had a busy weekend. He is…
Went to the public b…
Went to the public beach today... It went great. After a few hours, Jojo’s swimsuit was pretty wet and started chafing…
“Tentative Arrangements”
Yes. This. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to make “tentative arrangements” because we simply don’t know how Jojo…
What victories are you celebrating?
What victories are you celebrating? Little things are not "LITTLE" things in an Ausome world. Reaching ANY milestone is…
Who can relate?…
Who can relate? The worst is when there’s just a “streaming error.” I mean you’ve been responsible. The device is…
So I know the school…
So I know the school year is just ending, but I wanted to see how you guys get your Ausome kiddos acclimated to a new…
The question is not what you look at, but what you see…
This was my first painting. It was a self-portrait in the style of an artist named Chuck Close. In this style, I…
How do you handle yo…
How do you handle your kids’ food aversions when they are at school? This is basically an exact conversation I’ve had…
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…