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
Another Meltdown
Hour and a half meltdown tonight at bedtime. :( Jonah wanted to drink his 4th straight bottle of milk... he is only…
Life Got Me Like…
Some days I feel like I am just failing as a parent. I completely forgot a dental appointment for Jonny this morning.…
Jojo doesn’t say much, but if you pay attention…
Jojo doesn't say much, but if you pay attention.... REALLY pay attention, he will let you into his world and you will…
Do you work from home while trying to parent? (video)
Do you work from home while trying to parent? On days where I need to work and parent at home during the summer, I am…
How do you secure your residence?
How do you secure your residence? Jojo has learned how to unlock and open the sliding glass door to the back yard and…
How are your kids do…
How are your kids doing? Better yet, how are YOU doing with your kids at school? We don't start for a couple more…
Nothing makes my heart melt more than… (video)
Nothing makes my heart melt more than hearing my non-verbal ausome son say "bye Da-da" Except for my ausome non-verbal…
So last night, Jonah fell asleep at 6:30pm in the playroom…
So last night, Jonah fell asleep at 6:30pm in the playroom. FOR GOOD. Experienced parents already know that struggle. A…
Since Jonah was an infant, he has loved to stack things.
Since Jonah was an infant, he has loved to stack things. It's his way of making things make sense to him. It's as if he…
Autism and Pica (video)
Lately, I've seen Jojo doing this, just with chalk. He doesn't "crave" dirt, but he sneaks it and does it more when I…
Jojo watched a Daniel Tiger episode he hasn’t…
Jojo watched a Daniel Tiger episode he hasn't seen in a long time dealing with what to do when you get hurt. ("Find a…
I was gloriously wrong!
Sometimes I love being proved wrong. Last night, Jonah fell asleep sitting up at about 7:30. Not good. Usually that…