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
The unique way autistic brains…
The unique way autistic brains process information can create a world full of wonder and fascination. It's a kind of magic all its own.
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Finished cleaning th…
Finished cleaning the playroom just in time for Jonah’s therapist. We Had a good session. Afterward, My wife went out…
This is a video of Jonah as an infant “talking up a storm.” (video)
This is a video of Jonah as an infant “talking up a storm.” I put it on for Jonah and then recorded his reaction (to…
I don’t know how many times I have said this to Jonny…
I don’t know how many times I have said this to Jonny. The conversation usually goes like this. “Can I be all full?”…
When communication i…
When communication is difficult, just knowing that you are happy means more than the world to me. Just seeing the joy…
So picture it’s 2am….
So picture it's 2am... you can't sleep. Your brain won't shut off. What are you usually think about. For me, sometimes…
This convo from last night with Jonny…
This convo from last night with Jonny. #pickyEatersClub Original Facebook Post.
I awoke from a deep …
I awoke from a deep sleep sometime before 6am to hearing Jonah screeching somewhere in the house. I was completely…
I have actually said these words…
I have actually said these words. #pickyEatersClub Original Facebook Post.
Jojo’s teacher sent …
Jojo’s teacher sent me this photo the other day. This captures Jonah perfectly. This is the uninhibited joy of doing…
This is an actual conversation I had with Jonny…
This is an actual conversation I had with Jonny. For a good long while, fast food was the most “nutritious” meal he…
This was a while ago…
This was a while ago. He tasted the peel first and it just kind of progressed from there. Now Jojo is back to not…
Rough day?…I like to call it, “EVERY DAY WITH ME AT HOME!” (video)
Jonah is so much more engaged at school... he behaves better at school. He does what his teachers ask, as best he…
Do you have a picky eater?
Do you have a picky eater? I’m starting a series on picky eaters because I have 2 of them. And you say and hear things…
This was yesterday….
This was yesterday. Jonah was playing in his room. I could hear him playing on his bed slide, so I let him be for a…
Sometimes I wonder what Jonah will look like when he gets older…
Sometimes I wonder what Jonah will look like when he gets older... I was digging through my closet and came across a…
This is a poem written by my good friend at Walk Down Autism Lane. (video)
This is a poem written by my good friend at Walk Down Autism Lane. There is a ball of emotion we as parents have deep…
I had a tougher day …
I had a tougher day today. I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep last night. I had to cancel therapy because I accidentally…