{"product_id":"supported-living-jodis-journey-jean-shaw-9780955773655","title":"Supported Living - Jodi's Journey Moves On: A Disability Awareness and Inclusion Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eSupported Living - Jodi's Journey Moves On \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an increasing number of disabled, handicapped and special needs adolescents and young adults choosing to live independently, this book is an example of how successful supported living and inclusion can be.\u003cbr\u003eWritten for 8 - 10-year-olds, this educational books addresses the real-life experiences of three young adults with different disabilities who share a house together.\u003cbr\u003eOne of them is my son.\u003cbr\u003eThrough the voice of Flippin, the fly-on-the-wall, this book gives an insight into what life skills can be achieved with the right support. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt aims to educate younger readers about caring for a disabled person, general disability acceptance, and focuses on what the boys can do, rather than what they can't.\u003cbr\u003eContaining common sense advice woven into the story about safety in the kitchen, garden and workplace, this disability book is both educational and informative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Living - Jodi's Journey Moves On\u003c\/b\u003e is a look at autism from a unique perspective - that of a fly on the wall. We walk through life with Jodi and his friends as they show that just because they are differently abled, that doesn't mean they can't experience life to the fullest. \u003cbr\u003eThrough the eyes of Flippin' the Fly, we tag along as Jodi attends woodworking class, learns to cook, and takes care of the garden. Though Flippin' brings an unusual perspective to the story, Jodi and his friends are clearly the stars of the show!\u003cbr\u003eThis book was written in such a way that older children can gain an understanding of what it might be like to live with a disability. However, it is a great read for adults as well. \u003cbr\u003eAs the parent of a child with autism, I related to Jodi's story on a personal level. Anyone who knows a person with a disability should read this book. It sheds new light on the idea that different is \"extraordinary\" \u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003cb\u003eThe Journey to Normal: Our Family's Life with Autism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0955773652\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780955773655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/29\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Jean Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441392890111,"sku":"9780955773655","price":7.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbbe12f8-f192-4095-b8a2-ea12f7653257.jpg?v=1777190609","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/supported-living-jodis-journey-jean-shaw-9780955773655","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}