Educational policymakers and educators- please consider this!
03/04/2022 4 Comments
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
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Welcome to Jacki’s Blog! I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts and insights regarding neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Auditory and Sensory Processing Syndrome, dyslexia, Irlen syndrome), parenting, education, inclusion, healing, faith, and more! I hope you will find them enlightening and inspiring, and looking forward to reading your feedback! Best wishes, Jacki
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Thoughts about recent world events
30/03/2022 No Comments
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Thoughts about recent world events The recent terror events in Israel and the overall situation around the world have affected
Rethinking Prayer and Jewish Education from a Neurodiverse Perspective
23/03/2022 No Comments
Article about Rethinking Prayer and Jewish Education from a Neurodiverse Perspective published by the Lookstein Center at Bar-Ilan University
Episode 27 of “As Diverse as Two Peas in a Pod” Podcast “How to build more inclusive growth and development: Lessons learned from living and studying the autism spectrum”
20/03/2022 No Comments
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New book cover design for “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith”
13/03/2022 2 Comments
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS New book cover design for “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith” I made a mistake. As
A Vision Beyond Inclusion
18/01/2022 No Comments
Article on the RespectAbility website addressing the ways to create a more inclusive and equitable society and educational system.
Neurodiversity in Israel- Interview on Exploring Different Brains with Hackie Reitman, M.D.
26/12/2021 No Comments
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Interview on Exploring Different Brains with Hackie Reitman, M.D. Examining Neurodiversity in Israel Interview on Exploring Different Brains with Hackie
Am I a parent advocating for my child… or a MOSQUITO?
08/12/2021 6 Comments
A parent’s experience of advocating for her autistic and neurodivergent children, plus points for educators and policymakers to consider.
The Gift of Neurodiversity
27/11/2021 No Comments
Article from the Different Brains website about the gift of neurodiversity, ADHD, and education.
Podcast: Neurodiversity at Work: Eliminating Kryptonite, Enabling Superheroes
27/11/2021 No Comments
Tune in to hear an engaging discussion about parenting, neurodiversity, education, neurodiversity in the workplace, and more from the recent “Neurodiversity at Work: Eliminating Kryptonite, Enabling Superheroes” podcast.
Enjoy!
“Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith” Featured on the New Books Network Podcast
24/10/2021 No Comments
“Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith” was featured on the New Books Network Podcast. Tune in to hear our engaging discussion about neurodiversity, autism, brain surgery, education, the pandemic, and more!
Re-imagining the Educational System- Wishes for the Upcoming School Year
13/09/2021 No Comments
A wish list of changes needed to create an educational system that is inclusive, equitable and prepares children for the workplace of the future.
Come On, Let’s Get Excited! Twenty Life Lessons We Learned From Our Labrador
20/07/2021 6 Comments
A list of life lessons learned by observing the actions of an emotional support dog as she interacts with the family she cares for.
Interview on the “Everyone’s Welcome” Podcast
13/07/2021 No Comments
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Interview on the “Everyone’s Welcome” Podcast I was greatly honored to be a guest on the program “Everyone’s Welcome”, hosted
How Critical is Academic Achievement When Choosing an Educational Setting for a Neurodivergent Child?
04/07/2021 2 Comments
Tips about choosing an inclusive or special academic setting for children with neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder.
Food for Thought: Is Medication Always the Best Solution for ADHD?
20/06/2021 No Comments
Blog opinion piece examining the use of Ritalin to treat ADHD with a sensory-processing based etiology.
Mindset and Mistakes- Lessons from LEGO
20/06/2021 2 Comments
An enlightening discussion with my son who discovered through building LEGO that, more often than not, “mistakes” turn out to be excellent opportunities for growth, opportunity, learning, and discovery.
Who Owns the Puzzle Piece?
15/06/2021 No Comments
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Who Owns the Puzzle Piece? A few months ago, I excitedly announced the publication of my first book “Moving Forward: Reflections
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.
MOVING FORWARD
Moving Forward is a journey between the worlds of autism, neurodiversity, brain surgery recovery, and faith. It provides a rare glimpse into how sensory and neurological processing affect functioning and thought, through the eyes of a professional, parent, and woman who has experienced them firsthand.