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
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,…
I hope you are still able to see the beauty of a rainbow.
I've been there. If I'm being honest, I've been both people in this meme. Some days, I see all the progress Jonah is…
Masking is a skill that most people do subconsciously…
Masking is a skill that most people do subconsciously. Putting aside personal feelings for ANY reason is a form of…