Introducing: Side by Side: Building Community, Together!
I am beyond excited to announce that I have partnered with the Israeli nonprofit organization Et La’asot to bring to fruition an initiative I have been dreaming about for many years. Et La’asot is an extraordinary organization founded in 2006 that pairs high school student volunteers with children with disabilities across Israel and provides emotional […]
Book Introduction: “The Autism Parents’ Club” by Ritu Kiran
A while back, I served on the co-production board of Aubilities, a company that developed an inclusion platform underpinned by neurodiversity, alongside a wonderful team of neurodistinct members. I was privileged to work on the team with Ritu Kiran, founder and CEO, and found it refreshing and uplifting to work with a neuro-affirming leader who […]
Organizing Minds: The Hidden Weight of “Keeping It All Together”
In honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17–22 March), I’m pleased to share this post about organization, filled with helpful tips for helping people feel supported and become more organized in the workplace, written by Nathaniel “Nat” Hawley, MSc — Founder of Divergent Thinking . I saw the new “Organizing Minds” section on Jacki’s site, I […]
Sirens, Independence, and Impossible Choices
Parenting an autistic adult in Israel during wartime means constantly balancing safety, freedom, and the realities of daily life under sirens. Last Saturday afternoon, as sirens sounded and explosions echoed in the distance, my autistic son insisted on leaving the house to attend his weekly Torah lesson. It was only a seven-minute walk from our […]
Jacki Edry on Autistic Radio
Episode Summary: “Advocacy – Autism, Authors, Parents, Allies” I recently had the pleasure of joining Jules on Autistic Radio – Spectrum Voices, Episode #27. In this deeply personal conversation, I share my journey as a parent to neurodivergent children, my experiences recovering from a major brain surgery, and the ongoing process of discovering and embracing my […]
The Phone Call
Post #2 in category. We suggest reading posts in numerical order. In 1972, I was a young psychology graduate student. From time to time, my supervising professor asked me to give lectures to his classes. In my lectures, I would present data and statistics and graphs to students who were often years older than I […]
Slow Down Until it Almost Hurts
Post #1 in category. We recommend reading posts in numerical order. Over the years, I have learned that one of the most powerful tools in working with children who have developmental and communication delays is simply this: slow down. Slow the speech, the gestures, the instructions, the demonstrations. Slow the pace of the interaction until […]
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 […]
Exploring Resilience, Identity, and Advocacy on the “TrailBLAZER Pod” Podcast
“In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jacki Edry, author, mother of neurodivergent children, and brain tumor survivor, for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, identity, and advocacy. Jackie opens up about her early life, her evolving relationship with Judaism, and her intimate understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
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 […]