Jacqui Jackson

Dr Jacqueline Carol Jackson[1] is a British writer who consults, counsels, speaks and writes on most autism issues. Her doctoral thesis, entitled 'Nurturing the Engagement of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder through Digital Polysensory Experiences', awarded from Coventry University, analysed the sensory differences of children with an ASD and the impact of the digital and built environment. Jackson consultants on the design of built environments and the impact of lighting and design on individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodiversities.

Jackson is a single mother of eight children, three daughters and five sons, of whom all are neurodiverse with autism, ADHD amongst other conditions. Jackson and her family appeared in a BBC documentary titled My Family and Autism in 2004. A drama film called Magnificent 7[2] starring Helena Bonham Carter as Maggi, a character based on Jackson, aired on BBC Two in 2005. Jackson lives in Blackpool.

Children

Jackson's children are:

Books

  • Multicoloured Mayhem, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003, ISBN 1-84310-171-8
  • Damned Hard Day: Living with AD/HD, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005, ISBN 1-84310-296-X

References

  1. Jackson, Luke (2002). Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. p. 14. ISBN 1-84310-098-3.
  2. Magnificent 7 at IMDb
  3. "Ouch! Columnists, back to school". bbc.co.uk. 10 November 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2008. Retrieved 8 November 2007.


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