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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Jonah had a haircut today…
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What are you guys up to this weekend? (video)
What are you guys up to this weekend? We got up early to go to do a heart walk... Original Facebook Post.
Today is international coffee day…
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Jojo’s teacher said …
Jojo's teacher said she hasn't seen Jojo have a meltdown yet... ...but also that she kind of wants to see one, just to…
It’s like all day every day for Jojo… clothes are a nuisance.
This is great. :) It's like all day every day for Jojo... clothes are a nuisance. Inside, outside... hot, cold... If…
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.
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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!”
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It’s been a long lon…
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What apps do your kids love? (video)
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Sometime in the middle of the night…
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