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
Jonny turns 16 today. SIXTEEN!…
Jonny turns 16 today. SIXTEEN! 🥺 This week at church, our pastor challenged us to give generously…
The wisdom of Jonny
So Jonny has his annual IEP meeting tomorrow. He works hard, but he struggles to focus sometimes. We are working very…
Life of Dad – My Real Dad Story
So recently, Life of Dad did a beautiful video of our story… They did a fantastic job. I gave them…
“The true test of our character lies… (video)
"The true test of our character lies not in how we react to the adversity that will inevitably happen, but how we…
I swear I do this to myself…
I swear I do this to myself. Knowing I would have to work today, I got up at 4AM to get ready to go to the gym by 5....…
“Jojo thirsty.”…
“Jojo thirsty.” I have to take a moment to reflect on our progress for the times when I feel we have plateaued or…
Jonah will turn all …
Jonah will turn all the lights in the house out when it gets dark. It could be an avoidance technique? It could be his…
So it’s “bedtime.”…
So it’s “bedtime.” And I’m laying on the floor in Jojo’s room and all I can think is “I’ve made a terrible, terrible…
Check out Jonah’s new bed!
Check out Jonah’s new bed! The kid is BEYOND excited. He was climbing up it before we got the mattress up there. He was…
I call tho photo “a day in the life.”
I call tho photo “a day in the life.” If you could sum up your day in a photo, what would it be? Original Facebook…
How do you “unwind?”…
How do you “unwind?” This is how I close out every day. Reflecting on our day, under the sensory lights, on the floor…
Today’s the day….
Today’s the day. With the help of his ABA therapist, we are starting potty training... (again) The first time we…
Getting Back to the Gym
So my wife and I joined a gym to get into shape and let me tell you, it has been a long time. Aside from the aimless…
A meltdown – Still a victory to me.
If Jojo was a bit older, or a bit stronger, I'd be having to buy a new computer. He was upset because I wouldn't let…
What are your New Years resolutions?
Okay let’s hear em! What are your New Years resolutions? Something on my bucket list has always been to run a marathon.…
What do you resolve … (video)
What do you resolve for 2018? Here is a great New Years Promise from Walking With Drake. "I want to change the world…
So much of parenting is simply…
So much of parenting is simply recognizing your children's needs and doing everything in your power to make sure those…