When the World Warps: Living with Visual Distortions, Neurodivergence, and Irlen Syndrome
Acquired Neurodivergence: A Life Full of Surprises When you live with acquired neurodivergence, as I do since my brain surgery almost thirteen years ago, life is full of surprises. Some of them are exciting and creative, while others throw me way off kilter. Most of these surprises- particularly the ones that knock me for a […]
Maturation, Mediated Learning and GPPSP Parallel Assessment
Post #3 in category. We recommend reading posts in numerical order. Note: Ideas expressed here are not meant to be given in report form, but rather to describe mindsets and methods in Organizing Minds blog posts. Ideas and procedures in the post below can be tried and discussed with the child’s parents and each of […]
Lessons from Neurotypical Development, Constructing a Second Nature
“The process out of which the self arises is a social process which implies interaction of individuals.” – George Herbert Mead Post #1 in category. We recommend reading posts in numerical order. To better understand what children with developmental disorders and delays need to thrive, we begin with neurotypical development. Neurotypical infants offer a rich […]
To Understand and To Be Understood
“Nobody can develop freely in this world and find a full life without feeling understood by at least one person.” – Paul Tournier Post #1 in category. We suggest you read posts in numerical order. To Understand and To Be Understood To understand and to be understood are needs shared by all human beings. They […]
Labels are Limiting
“Parents and teachers should look at the child, not the child’s label.” – Temple Grandin “The best thing a parent of a newly diagnosed child can do is to watch their child without preconceived notions and judgements and learn how the child functions, acts, and reacts to his or her world.”- Temple Grandin “We […]
Get Inspired with Jacki Edry on Lesley Kaplan’s “Monday Motivation Spotlight” Podcast
Tune in to this episode of “Monday Morning Spotlight” with Lesley Kaplan to hear my story as neurodistinct individual, mother, educator, and advocate. From making Aliyah and finding spiritual connection in Jerusalem to raising neurodivergent children and recovering from complex brain surgery, I reflect on the challenges that shaped my mission. I share about the […]