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Understanding Oscar is a children’s book to be shared with one and all, highlighting the importance of acceptance & inclusion.

To purchase a copy please shop via the link below 👇🏼

30/04/2025

‘Behind every story is an inspiration. Oscar, my silent warrior, this book is for you. Different, not less.’

Farewell, Understanding Oscar. As April wraps up, I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who has supported this journey of acceptance and inclusion since 2021. Your kindness in welcoming Oscar’s story into your lives has meant the world.

Now, it’s time for our next chapter, one dedicated to living fully in a world of acceptance with my beautiful boys. Understandingoscar.com will be closing, but the message of love and inclusion will continue.

Thank you for everything
Jade ❤️

03/04/2025

It's been a while since my last post on Understanding Oscar, so hello again after my hiatus.

As we enter Autism Acceptance Month, I wanted to let you know that April will be the final month Understanding Oscar will be available for purchase through understandingoscar.com.

To all the homes, schools, and libraries that have welcomed my book since 2021, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey.

I've always been passionate about promoting acceptance and inclusion for children who are different, and seeing my story resonate with over 1,500 copies sold fills me with immense gratitude.

So, if you've been considering adding Understanding Oscar to your bookshelf or gifting it to a special person, I encourage you to do it before the month ends.

With appreciation
Jade ❤️

Shop Now: https://understandingoscar.com/

12/04/2024

It's here again ...

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, Understanding Oscar is now $20 for the month of April!

Understanding Oscar is a beautiful children's book that can be shared with one and all, highlighting the importance of acceptance and inclusion.

‘This is an excellent book on so many levels - well done Jade Chapman for exploring autistic Oscar's tricky behaviour with such compassion and understanding. Helping siblings and playmates understand the 'why' beneath some of Oscar's often unpredictable behaviours and why it can be hard for him to make better choices allows his brothers to connect with him better. The illustrations are beautiful and done by Naya Lazareva. This needs to be in homes, ECEC's and schools to help build awareness and understanding about autism.’ - Maggie Dent, Australian parenting author, educator and speaker.

Shop Now! 📖

Sale ends 30/04/24.

Visit our website: https://understandingoscar.com/

06/04/2024

RESOURCE ALERT ✨
When Someone In Your House Is Autistic

Thank you NeuroWild for taking the time to create such a beautiful and relatable resource aimed at parents/adults to use with their non-autistic children (to explain a bit about their autistic sibling/s).

I wish this was available many years ago!

02/04/2024

In April we celebrate Autism Acceptance & Neurodiversity 🌈

By openly accepting others, we create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and encouraged to be their authentic selves.

I often think how nice the world would be if it were filled with acceptance, understanding and inclusion. Where we unite, not in spite of our differences, but because of them.

20/08/2023

So the footy season has now wrapped up for Banjo and George. They love their footy and have both played since the age of 4 years.

In the early days taking Oscar to watch his big brother play was a challenge. There were many outside factors that would lead to over-stimulation and as result he would feel the need to flee. I would watch the majority of Banjo’s games from afar, normally in a quiet area Osc would choose to self regulate. I would also from time-to-time call on the grandparents to look after Osc, or if he was having a not so good morning we would skip the footy entirely and stay at home together.

Fast forward to this year and I am so proud of him, and how far he has come. Like his brothers, Osc lived for Saturday football and would have the biggest smile when he would see his Engadine Dragons hoodie laid out for him to wear.

From putting on his hoodie, to sitting on the team bench, cheering from the sidelines, and joining in at the end of match gatherings. He always felt safe, included and not left out of the fun!

Thank you everyone at Engadine Dragons JRLFC, especially the U6 Gold & U11 Silver’s, for making this year the best year yet! ❤️💙🐉

04/04/2023

April is Autism Acceptance month!

Students at Oscar and George's school are wearing rainbow coloured accessories today to celebrate autism acceptance, neurodiversity and inclusivity for everyone.

George especially is looking forward to sharing our book with his teacher and kindergarten peers 🌈

01/04/2023

"Motherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It's about understanding that he is exactly the person he is supposed to be. And that, if you're lucky, he just might be the teacher who turns you into the person you are supposed to be." — Joan Ryan

Oscar, thank you for being YOU! 🌈

21/01/2023

Absolutely in love with our super soft Mellow Mat from Neptune Blanket. Thanks a bunch Vic 🙏🏼😘

Did you know Neptune Blanket is an NDIS Provider? If not, head to their website to see if you are eligible.

06/11/2022

A big thanks to Sandra for adding my book to Australia's only read-aloud channel on YouTube.

The boys and I loved listening to you! 🔊

Do you want to help your kids enjoy reading? If so, subscribe to Sandra’s channel and like her videos:
Watch > Read > Listen > Repeat!

23/10/2022

This post is a day late but I really wanted to shine a light on Banjo at the end of Carers Week 💙

Being a sibling to a child with disability is not easy. And like all siblings, these two have their moments. However Banjo shows so much love and acceptance toward his brother, proudly celebrates his wins, and it's reassuring to know he'll always be in his corner!

You're amazing Banj 🤩

Not only do I love, appreciate & see all that you do, I know your brother does too!

16/10/2022

Today is the first day of National Carers Week 🫶🏽

It is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that 2.65 million Australians make to provide care and support to their loved ones!

If you identify as a carer, I honour and acknowledge the wonderful job you do, each and every day!

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