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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When Jonah was diagnosed with …
When Jonah was diagnosed with autism at age 3 in 2016, he was completely nonverbal. Literally. He would hand-lead to…
For Jonah’s birthday last mont…
For Jonah’s birthday last month, we redecorated his room. Gone is the wall full of stick-on alphabet letters and the…
You guys. YOU GUYS!!!…
You guys. YOU GUYS!!! LOOK AT THIS!! Do you know how many HOURS of work with therapists, teachers, and specialists…
Jonny: “Hey Dad. Are you ‘my g…
Jonny: “Hey Dad. Are you ‘my guy?’” Me: “I don’t know. We didn’t really say ‘my guy’ when I was growing up. We said…
As part of his OT, Jonah got t…
As part of his OT, Jonah got to “co-treat” with his brother’s PT yesterday. 🥰 #ausome Original Facebook Post.
I can’t sleep currently. It’s …
I can’t sleep currently. It’s 12:30am and I have to be up to get the boys ready for school in less than 5 hours. sigh…
Today marks 7 years since Jona…
Today marks 7 years since Jonah was “officially” diagnosed with Autism just after his 3rd birthday. And with Jonny just…
This kid… …turns on the hot wa…
This kid… …turns on the hot water in the kitchen, plugs the drain, pours in half a bottle of dish soap, and then just…
