AUsome Brand

09/01/2026

As a special needs family, there’s always something our son gets completely locked in on — and right now it’s rubber ducks. 🦆

On our latest business trip, my husband and I happened to find this little pilot duck at the airport. We even took pictures of him in front of the plane and on the plane before bringing him home.

When our son saw it, he was so excited to add his very first pilot duck to his collection. Moments like that mean everything to us.

What is your kiddo’s newest interest?

07/04/2026

Over summer break we’ve been putting in real work on those social + independent living skills out in the community. One of the places our son feels most comfortable is BJ’s Warehouse, so that’s where we’ve been practicing.

This week he placed his own food court order and even served his own drink, all by himself. No rush, no pressure, just confidence growing one step at a time.

These moments might look small to some, but for our AUsome kids, they’re huge victories. We celebrate every single one. 💙💛

Proud of him. Proud of the progress. Proud of the journey.

06/07/2026

AUsome Brand Family Day at the Zoo

Now that school’s out and those daily rhythms are flipping upside down, the AUsome crew took a little adventure to the zoo! 🦓🦁 As we kick off this unpredictable summer, we know how wild those schedules can get. Just a little encouragement from us: take it one day at a time and soak up these moments with your kiddos. Summer might be a rollercoaster, but it’s one we’re on together. 💛

05/23/2026

Hey everyone — I’m sharing a little video of my 12‑year‑old son. Lately he’s been opening up about past lives, having parents in another life, and even conversations with Jesus and God.

I’m curious… has anyone else’s child on the spectrum ever talked about things like this or shared similar spiritual memories or experiences? I’d love to hear from other families.

05/16/2026

Our son participated in the Special Olympics at Michigan State University, rocked the 200m dash, and still served me a side of sass — turned around mid‑run and flipped me off like, “Mom, relax, I got this.” Spectrum life stays wild.

05/12/2026

My son gave me a rubber duck for Mother’s Day and listen… my whole heart melted.
He loves rubber ducks. They’re his comfort, his joy, his little world. So for him to hand me something that means so much to him… that’s a different kind of love.

It wasn’t “just a gift.”
It was him saying, in his own way:
“Mom, I’m sharing my happy with you.”

And that means more to me than anything wrapped in a bow.

Mother’s Day hits different when your child gives you a piece of what they treasure most.
I’ll keep this little duck forever.

04/26/2026

04/18/2026

On our way to get donuts and the kids turned the backseat into full singing like they’re auditioning for something. Meanwhile Little Elias is over there acting way too cool, like he doesn’t even know these people. Here go my crazy family again. Never a dull moment with this crew.

04/06/2026