Josh's First DVD
Written by Joshua Harris and produced by Penny Jacobsen, Joshua's World was made to facilitate his transition into a mainstream Jewish school. Josh communicates using facilitated communication to explain his sensory issues providing us with a glimpse into his world. Josh welcomes any questions or comments. To contact Josh or obtain copies of the DVD, please email joshh613@yahoo.com. Copies of the DVD with Russian subtitles are also available.
Comments on DVD
In Autumn 2006, a number of colleagues and I facilitated "Autism Awareness" training days in Salford. Your DVD has been shown at all three of the training days. Participants have regarded it as by far the most useful aspect of the training overall.
Mark Horrocks, Clinical Psychologist, SalfordWe visited a Jewish School in Russia. They are considering including children with disabilities and wanted advice. We left the DVD you sent to me and they are going to show it to teachers and pupils.
Lynne Elwell, Partners in PolicymakingI'd like to recommend it to staff groups, volunteers, parents, carers and anyone who comes into contact in any way with young people with Autism. The reaction from people I have shared the DVD with has been remarkable and surprisingly emotional. One person described the experience as "better than any course you could ever go on." This confirms my feelings that there is no substitute for real experiences told in a very straightforward, direct way by a real person and the DVD fulfills this in every way.
Liz Lowry, Social Worker, Childrens Services DirectorateYou have already taught me a lot about Autism, and you really should communicate with as many other people as possible, because so many people do not understand. Many of the pupils I work with have Autism, with other disabilities as well and I often think about what I have learned from you, Josh, and it helps me in my work.
Alan Martin, Advisor on Disability Issues and Independant Living, Trainer in Contemporary Dance Email: Mouse_on_the_move@btinternet.com
Website:www.mouseonthemove.co.uk
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Josh's Second DVD
"Open Your Eyes" is now available from this website. In this DVD Josh discusses Facilitated Communication, Person Centred Planning, Inclusion, Education and Independant Living.
Comments on DVD
Thank you so much for sending me a copy of 'Open Your Eyes'. Most impressive! And your website looks great too.
Rosemary Crossley, Ph.D. Deal Communication Centre Inc.
Wanted to let you know that I received your new video and I love it! I have also looked at your website and it is excellent. You are doing wonderful things and you have done a great job in describing your world (our world) in pictures, videos and words.
Marilyn Chadwick University of Syracuse NY
Thank you so much for the brilliant DVD. It's really good and explains things well. What a long way we have to go to educate all society. I wish this could be shown to everyone. I feel honoured to have a place in your life, and on your DVD.
Alan Martin, Advisor on Disability Issues and Independant Living, Trainer in Contemporary Dance.
Presentations
1. Presented at the National Autistic Society Consortium Convention on the 10th May 2006.
2. "The Continuing Struggle for Inclusive Education and Community Living" Sunday 20th November 2006 at Riby Hall Conference Centre, Blackpool.
3. Presented at "Celebration of Inclusion" on 28th November 2006 at Riby Hall Conference Centre, Blackpool.
4. Presentation of The HANDLE Approach (www.handle.org) at the May 2007 MINDD International Forum on Children in Sydney Australia (www.mindd.org)
5. June 2007 "How I HANDLE my Life" Joshua's experience with HANDLE, presented by Penny Jacobsen in Brisbane, Australia.
Publications
1. "Allergy Induced Autism" - Autumn 2004
2. "In Touch" Magazine - Spring 2005
3. Letter to the Jewish Tribune - March 2006
4. "Introducing Joshua" on the website for "Lazer Beams" - 19th November 2006
5. Letter to Hamodia newspaper - February 2007
6. Co-authored a presentation on sensory integration for the Handle Institute - April 2007
7. Contributing to compilation volume of FC pending publication
8. Co-authoring a special report on "Inclusion in The 21st Century" - Autumn 2007
9. Stockport Disability Database - an article on Facilitated Communication10. The Gifts Beyond Words (DVD)- A short collective of music therapy workshops by Michael Gilbourne- 2007
11. Community Care Magazine-Inteview with Andrew Mickel "The long road to enlightenment"-17th January 2008 (Read The Article)
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12."Words Unspoken -Facilitated Communication gives a voice to those unable to speak" compilation of quotes facilitated by Josh and six friends - February 2008
Recommended by Partners in Policymaking and National Leadership courses.
Comments on the Book
"...I look forward to it being sold throughout the land it deserves vast readership. Thank you for all your energy and inspiration."
Joe Whittaker, Senior Lecturer,The University of Bolton.
"Greetings and congratulations to all the writers of words unspoken,yesterday I was thrilled to receive a small package containing a precious gift of Words Unspoken. What a pleasure to read your words and to catch up with all the exciting things you're doing! You are far too kind to me - all praise belongs to yourselves, for persevering against the odds, and to those who have supported you."
Dr.Rosemary Crossley, A.M., Ph.D.,Director of DEAL Communication Centre
"...What an amazing piece of work. Everyone should get to read it..."
Alan Martin, Advisor on Disability Issues and Independant Living, Trainer in Contemporary Dance