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
“You don’t look autistic” isn’t really a complement…
Even when said with the best intentions, "You don't look autistic" isn't really a complement... It's like in the movie…
What is/was the milestone in your house that changed EVERYTHING?
What is/was the milestone in your house that changed EVERYTHING? For us, when Jonah figured out door handles, that was…
Jonny and standardized testing
"Are you aware that you can opt your son out of the state standardized testing?..." The principal of Jonny's school met…
You can prepare all your life for the future, but no amount of preparation will prepare you for the unpredictability of life.
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Next Time We’ll Find an Earlier Movie
Have you ever been offered respite from parenting duties, but are afraid to take it for fear of what could happen while…
I don’t want to brag, but…
I don’t want to brag, but there were 3 kids screaming in here while getting their haircuts and none of them were mine.…
Understanding non-verbal cues is so important with Jonah.
Understanding non-verbal cues is so important with Jonah. Has this ever happened to you? Today, Jonah came home…
This is one of my all-time favorite memes…
This is one of my all-time favorite memes from Autism Odysseys. Every time we go to the playground... every time I let…
If Jonah is out of m…
If Jonah is out of my site, he is either at church, at Grammy and Papa's house, or at school. I've got a good repore…
“Shut the door!”
“Shut the door!” Jonah yelled at me today from across the room. It was so unexpectedly appropriate... I was floored. He…
Have you ever had one of those days…
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel on top of the world one minute, and a complete failure the next?…
We are off the grid for the weekend… (video)
We are off the grid for the weekend, but I thought I'd leave you with this little gem I found on my computer from a few…
How did today go?…
How did today go? Well, Jonny could not stop coughing. He’s got a bit of a cold. Jonah thought it was HILARIOUS every…
I made this meme aft…
I made this meme after seeing another parent struggling with her kid. I knew her situation and helped the best I……
In an Ausome world, hugs are a precious commodity…
In an Ausome world, hugs are a precious commodity. Sometimes you have to “earn” them. Sometimes you “steal” them. Some…