Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in Israel (VIDEO - 27 mins) Jacki Edry is a graduate of Hampshire College and has recently authored her first book “Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery, and Faith”. She has an extensive background in education, writing, and marketing. She has been exploring the world of autism and neurodiversity for over thirty-five years, and shares her insights and ideas on her blog: www.jackisbooks.com. Jacki is a survivor of complex brain surgery that left a lasting imprint on her body, as well as her neurological and perceptual abilities. She is also a parent of neurodiverse children. She has spent many years advocating for inclusion programs in the educational system and providing support for families of children with disabilities. Jacki resides in Israel with her husband, children, and dog. For more about Jacki’s work: https://www.jackisbooks.com/ LinkedIn: Jacki Edry | fb: @jackisbooks https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/