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
Understanding non-verbal cues is so important with Jonah.
Understanding non-verbal cues is so important with Jonah. Has this ever happened to you? Today, Jonah came home…
This is one of my all-time favorite memes…
This is one of my all-time favorite memes from Autism Odysseys. Every time we go to the playground... every time I let…
If Jonah is out of m…
If Jonah is out of my site, he is either at church, at Grammy and Papa's house, or at school. I've got a good repore…
“Shut the door!”
“Shut the door!” Jonah yelled at me today from across the room. It was so unexpectedly appropriate... I was floored. He…
Have you ever had one of those days…
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel on top of the world one minute, and a complete failure the next?…
We are off the grid for the weekend… (video)
We are off the grid for the weekend, but I thought I'd leave you with this little gem I found on my computer from a few…
How did today go?…
How did today go? Well, Jonny could not stop coughing. He’s got a bit of a cold. Jonah thought it was HILARIOUS every…
I made this meme aft…
I made this meme after seeing another parent struggling with her kid. I knew her situation and helped the best I……
In an Ausome world, hugs are a precious commodity…
In an Ausome world, hugs are a precious commodity. Sometimes you have to “earn” them. Sometimes you “steal” them. Some…
We’ve hit a mileston…
We’ve hit a milestone and I didn’t even realize it... I took the boys to McDonalds for lunch today. Jonny’s still a bit…
Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. (video)
Today is "World Autism Awareness Day." I shared this a while back. I actually wrote this 4 months after Jonah was…
Do your kids play wi…
Do your kids play with things that aren’t actually “toys?” My kids do. All the time. This is “Fox Hat.” Aside from…
“Don’t look down…”
“Don’t look down...” I’ve been right up to the edge of the Grand Canyon a couple of times. There are trails that lead…
Jonah learned a new word… (video)
Jonah learned a new word. And I will celebrate it with him. EVERY TIME. The journey from where we started to where we…
How do you give medi…
How do you give medicine to your Ausome kids? This is currently our situation. Jonny was sent home from school sick on…