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
Jojo found his Nemo hat today…
Jojo found his Nemo hat today. I had been hiding it for the hotter months. This hat is literally the only hat he will…
Anyone recognize this?
Anyone recognize this? This is “Bedtime.” Every. Night. I didn’t even try to sleep in my bed last night. FYI, when you…
2nd time in a week p…
2nd time in a week preschool wiped Jojo out 15 minutes before his in-home 1:1 therapist arrived. I didn’t even try to…
For those of you who…
For those of you who just joined, Jojo is my youngest (3-years-old) and was diagnosed with “severe” non-verbal autism…
It would be awesome …
It would be awesome if Red Robin Gourmet Burgers didn’t serve it’s kids menu grilled chicken on tiny spears. The first…
Whatever you think ‘severe’ looks like… It’s not what you think.
I don't know how to explain to people the exact wording of Jojo's diagnosis. He was not assigned a "functioning level."…
Dancing in September! (video)
Drop a gif, clip or pic In honor of Earth Wind & Fire's classic, "Dancing in September" day! "Do you remember...…
“Little Monkey. Be You!”
We got a great new children's book today! I would highly recommend it. "Follow Max on his journey. His family's…
It’s been a long lon…
It's been a long long month already. Between the kids starting school, working to get Jojo services, keeping up with…
What apps do your kids love? (video)
What apps do your kids love? Jojo has gotten more interested in other apps on the tablet other than just "gemiini" He…
Sometime in the middle of the night…
Sometime in the middle of the night, Jojo will get out of bed and come find me to snuggle with me whether I am sleeping…
Jojo’s first day of preschool. (video)
Jojo's first day of preschool. New school. New teacher. New classmates. A playground he cannot play on that has led to…
Thanks for being there for us!
I have a few friends here and there with autistic kiddos, but I don't have a real life "autism parent" support group. I…