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

Waylen Wants To Jam was written by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier with photography by Mary Birdsell. It is a non-fiction picture book. Waylen has autism. He is constantly challenged in how to communicate and participate, but he loves to drum. He always will tell his mom, "I want to go drumming." Waylen is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive mother and extended family, which allows him to participate in a community program. Because of Waylen's strong interest and this support, he is successful on the drumline. This success has started to change his life. Drumming is an extracurricular activity that could link to many opportunities as he ages. He feels like he belongs when he is drumming. Someday he will be drumming in his school band and may be he will become a member of a world famous rhythm and blues band.

• | Author: Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, Mary Birdsell
• | Publisher: Finding My Way Books
• | Publication Date: Jan 09, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 42 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1944764437
• | ISBN-13: 9781944764432