Waylen Wants To Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

By Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Mary Birdsell

Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be in a drumline is different. How will Waylen learn to drum with his line? What happens when Waylen is jamming?

Finding My Way Books honor children with special needs or disabilities by sharing their stories. Waylen has autism.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Finding My Way Books
• Release date: Apr 18, 2017
• ISBN: 9781944764548

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach (author) spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts. Jo is cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers tools to help children without disabilities realize that children with disabilities are kids just like them. Readers and teachers love her books, which they describe as "great," "fabulous," which "showcase how a person with a disability can be a mentor to others," and "make the teachable moments and situations perfect for young students." They are recommended for parents, teachers, elementary school libraries, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants a more just and inclusive world.

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