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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Do you have an Ausome kid who loves playing with water? Jojo’s been cooped up all winter. His favorite activity by FAR…
So I’ll usually put Jonah’s sensory bin the garage…
So I’ll usually put Jonah’s sensory bin the garage while he plays with it because pinto beans go EVERYWHERE. I put some…
“What will happen when I’m gone?”
"What will happen when I'm gone?" Our goal is for them to learn to live independently. To support themselves. I suppose…
Just had this conversation with Jonny…
Just had this conversation with Jonny. Eventually he didn’t want the chocolate muffins either (like at ALL).…
How do your kids far…
How do your kids fare at birthday parties? Jonah’s been invited to a birthday party. On one hand I am ecstatic that he…
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…