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
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Guided Access! (video)
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We have been working hard on imitation… (video)
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As Ausome parents, we learn to speak the language of our kids…
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Jonah cleaned up the floor by himself! (video)
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Parenting kids with different needs…
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“The A Word”
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The first thing I think when I get home from a trip…
The first thing I think when I get home from a trip... "Open all the windows in this house. These cats... are…
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Holy Moley!
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How do your kids do with animals?… (video)
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