Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, and the Significance of an Inclusive Community
I am honored to share this article I wrote for the newly launched Jewish Disability Inclusion News (you can check out their site here) For the last few weeks, I have found myself mulling over a particularly painful incident that took place in Israel and made waves in the news and on social media. It […]
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 […]
Interview on the Aucademy Podcast
I’m really excited to share this fascinating and informative conversation Katie Munday, MRes of Aucademy – Education for everyone on Autistic experience, about my book, autism, aba, ADHD, Irlen syndrome, sensory and auditory processing, education, neurodiversity, publishing, and more. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Click here to dive in!
Understanding and Supporting Our Neurodivergent Students- Overthrowing Education Podcast
Tune in and listen to this engaging discussion between Batsheva Frankel and me on her “Overthrowing Education” podcast! If you would like to learn more about how to understand and support neurodivergent students (diagnosed with autism, ADHD, sensory and auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, and Irlen syndrome), this podcast is for you! In addition, I’m sure […]
Educational policymakers and educators- please consider this!
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Educational policymakers and educators- please consider this! MANY KIDS ARE HAVING A HARD TIME IN SCHOOL, AND WE NEED TO HELP! If you are an educational policymaker or educator in general, please keep in mind the following points: You are responsible for ensuring every child’s educational, social, […]