Marriage and Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Interview on the “Connected For Real” Podcast with Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman Many people feel that marriage and parenting are two of the most beautiful blessings of their lives. However, they also involve tremendous investment, and alongside pleasure and beauty, there are often challenges and ups and downs. The natural challenges of raising a family are […]
Does My Child Have Behavioral Issues or Sensory Challenges?
In today’s post, I’d like to discuss a painful situation I encountered a few weeks ago. I went to meet a few friends for breakfast, and when I arrived, a few of my friends were engaged in an emotional discussion about their children. One of them appeared to be visibly distressed. She was speaking to […]
Mishpacha Magazine, Family First feature article about Jacki Edry- “Into Their Heads”
I’m delighted, excited, grateful, and highly honored to share with you that the incredible Barbara Bensoussan wrote an excellent article about me, my book, and my work as a neurodiversity advocate called “Into Their Heads,” now featured in the Family First section of the widely circulated Jewish Family Weekly Magazine “Mishpacha“! Click here to read […]
Our Journey with Low-Gain Hearing Aids (LGHAs), Autism, and APD
Progress update two months after my son began his trial LGHAs About a month ago, I shared a post about my son’s new low-gain hearing aids. He is 26, autistic, and has a severe APD (auditory processing disorder). I mentioned that he has limited verbal abilities and that we had been searching for many years […]
Have you heard about using Low-Gain Hearing Aids to help with Auditory Processing Disorders (APDs)?
An explanation about the benefits of low-gain hearing aids for auditory processing disorder and Irlen spectral filters for visual processing disorder.
Interview on the “Extraordinary Jews- The Untold Story of the Frum Neurodiverse Population” Podcast
I’d like to share with you an engaging conversation with Debbie Ginsberg, who kindly featured me as a guest on her newly launched podcast “Extraordinary Jews- The Untold Story of the Frum Neurodiverse Population.” I invite you to all tune in to our conversation about neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, the senses, sensory processing, […]
Announcing: A Journey into the World of Neurodiversity Presentation and Discussion with Jacki Edry
Are you interested in learning about neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, Sensory and Auditory Processing Disorder, dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome, and more? Are you curious about the relationship between sensory processing and neurodiversity? If so, I am excited to announce my latest presentation/discussion, “A Journey into the World of Neurodiversity!” Some of the topics I cover are: Please reach out […]
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 […]
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 […]