Accessibility in Education Panel Discussion- Shine A Light Autistic Advocate Campaign
Tune in to hear this engaging discussion about accessibility in education on the Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by Carole Jean Whittington. I thoroughly enjoyed learning from Carole Jean and the incredible advocates from around the world: Simon Preston, Carrin Gilmore, Ian Joseph Rinon, and Faiza Rahman. Looking forward to hearing your insights […]
I have a brain question for you:
Does this happen to you, or is it a unique feature of my brain? I’ve noticed something interesting about my brain, and I’m curious if others have experienced similar phenomena. It has to do with accessible working memory after reading. For some reason, when I read- which I do frequently and quickly- I often forget […]
Interview on Carole Jean Whittington’s “The Brain Dump Blog” about Accessibility in Education
Accessibility in Education with Advocate, Jacki Edry Carole Jean: What does accessibility mean to you? Jacki Edry: Accessibility means many things to me, but as a general rule, it means providing the tools, accommodations, and understanding individuals need in an accepting and appreciative manner so that they will feel comfortable in their environment and will be able to […]
Reflections on Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah)
This evening begins Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah) in Israel. It is always a day full of mixed feelings for me as the memories of the six million Jews who were brutally murdered surface. The fact that such heinous crimes were committed is unfathomable. It is a day of great sadness. And I must […]
The Beauty of Nature (and the amazing symbiosis between birds and dogs)
I have to share something with you that I found incredible. I never cease to be in awe of how G-d takes care of all of His creatures and gives them the wisdom they need to thrive. What you see here is a short video I filmed this morning in the park of a few […]
Ode to Different Brains
When I look back on my childhoodI remember how I fooled everyone around meso wellthat nobody believed me when I told them, I was different. They all know I was somewhat of an introverted lonerspending most of my days lost in dreamlanddelving into books or traveling through imaginary worldsalways seeking solace with animals or nature. But […]
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 […]
Why does it have to be so hard? (Or, we are in dire need of educational reform!)
I must admit I am feeling irate and exhausted. Once again, the educational system has got me down. The never-ending need to advocate for my neurodivergent children over and over again for the last 20 years has been beyond frustrating. It makes me want to scream and bang my head against the wall (probably because […]
Recognition as one of the Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelists 2023
Recognized by ND by Design, powered by Dynamis Group What an honor!!! Many thanks to Theo Smith from ND by Design, powered by Dynamis, for honoring me alongside an incredible group of influencers and change makers! No words can adequately describe how grateful I am! When I awoke after major brain surgery about ten years […]
This week’s sensory adventure: VESTIBULAR HAVOC!
After a relatively calm period of somewhat regulated senses, I must admit I’ve had some unusual sensory experiences recently. This sentence from my book “Moving Forward: Reflection on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith” describes yesterday’s brain antics perfectly: “I now realize I have no need to go to amusement parks anymore…I have one inside […]