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Interview on the “Mind Your Autistic Brain” Podcast on Sensory Scrambling and Stimming

Episode 106 – Stimming is NOT a “Behavior” with author Jacki Edry, “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith”

Many thanks to Carole Jean Whittington for having me as her guest on her “Mind Your Autistic Brain” Talk Show! We discussed my book, “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith,” as well as my journey in life, insights and discoveries about the sensory system, how stimming is NOT a “behavior” that needs to be stopped or modified when it is a help to the person, and so much more.

You can LISTEN HERE or WATCH HERE 

Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show is hosted by Carole Jean Whittington, Founder of Mind Your Autistic Brain.  She is a late identified Autistic ADHDer, ND Burnout Restoration Development Coach, creator of The UnVeiling Method, Director of The NeuroDrive Team, Champion of Change in the Neurodistinct Workforce Movement, Mom to 2 ND teens, partner to an amazing man and official dog walker to her two dogs Easter and Gus.

If you would like to learn more about Carole Jean and her work, please visit her website or connect with her & the MYAB Community on Instagram @Mind_Your_Autistic_Brain  or Subscribe to the Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show on Anchor to access Workshop Replays, Burnout exclusives, and special event recordings only available by subscription. 

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Jacki Edry

Jacki Edry is a graduate of Hampshire College and has an extensive background in education, writing, and marketing. She has been exploring the world of autism and neurodiversity for over thirty-five years. 

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