Welcome to the website of Jacki Edry and Organizing Minds! We are excited to share our experiences and mindset regarding neurodiversity, learning, and development.

This site features the work of Jacki Edry, author of “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith“, speaker, blogger, and educator; and Shlomo Chaim, a retired child psychology professor and retired director of an international assessment and treatment program for children with developmental delays.

On Jacki’s Blog, you will discover her thoughts and insights regarding neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Auditory and Sensory Processing Disorder, dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome), parenting, education, inclusion, healing, faith, and more.

In the section “Organizing Minds“, Shlomo Chaim shares his teachings, mindset, values, and practical suggestions.

Organizing Minds challenges the dogmas that govern the lives of neurodivergent children. The prevailing systems—clinical, educational and bureaucratic—are often insufficient, missing the needs and the pulse of the child and their families.

The affection, the devotion, the attention and empathy, the intuition of parents, offer the foundations of genuine connection, learning and development. Loving and informed parents and family are the best hope for leading children, and society, toward more effective, more humane and attuned ways to help children progress while being safe and feeling safe, and finding meaning, purpose and joy.

We invite you to dive in with an open mind and a willingness to re-evaluate mainstream perspectives about neurodivergent individuals and their families, with the hope that the understandings and insights you will explore here will help you enable them to live more meaningful, happy, and satisfying lives.

Jacki Edry is an author, speaker, educator, and internationally recognized advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion.

Jacki is the author of Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith, a powerful and deeply personal book that weaves together her life experiences as a neurodistinct individual, brain surgery survivor, and parent to neurodivergent children. Her journey has shaped her mission to change the way society sees and supports people who think, learn, and perceive the world differently.

A graduate of Hampshire College with over 35 years of experience in education, communication, and advocacy, Jacki lectures worldwide on topics such as neurodiversity, autism, sensory processing, acquired neurodivergence, and inclusive education. Her talks are filled with practical suggestions and insights that resonate with educators, parents, clinicians, and allies seeking to gain a deeper understanding of neurodistinct individuals.

In 2023, Jacki was honored as one of the Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelists by ND by Design, powered by Dynamis. She also writes a blog, enjoys speaking on podcasts, and offers free 15-minute consultations to support people seeking to learn more about neurodiversity and neurodivergence.

Originally from New York and now living in Israel, Jacki continues to inspire through her writing, speaking, and unwavering belief that every person possesses a unique soul, mind, and purpose. She is passionate about ensuring that every voice is heard, understood, and appreciated.

Are you interested in learning more about neurodiversity, sensory processing, parenting neurodistinct children, navigating the therapeutic and educational system, and more? Please feel free to reach out to book a presentation, discussion, or consultation with Jacki Edry. In addition, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated about our latest posts, articles, podcast interviews, and more!

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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.

This book presents an informative, emotional, and empowering account of the challenges and struggles on the road to recovery ‒ as well as the search for understanding, meaning, and faith. It enables you to step into the shoes of someone who has endured the types of sensory irregularities common in people with neurodiversity – including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, and more, and to gain understanding as to how to cope with these challenges and to compensate for them.

Moving Forward  will enlighten parents, professionals, and family members to better understand and assist the neurodivergent people they work with and love.

Jacki's Blog

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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I am pleased to announce the release of my first book: Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith. This book has enabled me to fulfill a longtime dream− to enlighten parents, professionals, and family members with insights and understanding about neurodiversity− including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, and more.
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All content and images on this site, or accessible through this site, are for informational purposes only. The ideas and suggestions contained on this site are not intended or implied to be a substitute for consulting with qualified medical or mental health care providers, or therapeutic or educational professionals. The ideas presented on this site are not intended to replace the services of physicians, mental health professionals, special needs educators, child development professionals, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, or legal consultants.

If your child, yourself, or someone else has developmental, mental health, or medical issues, promptly contact a qualified physician or professional healthcare provider.

The names and identities of children, their families, teachers, and therapists have been changed to protect their privacy.