Jacqui Jackson
Jacqueline Carol Jackson is a British writer who consults, counsels, speaks and writes on most autism issues. Her doctoral thesis, Nurturing the Engagement of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder through Digital Polysensory Experiences, awarded by 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, all of whom are neurodivergent with autism, ADHD among other conditions. Her son Luke has also written books about autism, including Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome. Jackson and her family appeared in the BBC documentary My Family and Autism in 2004. A drama film called Magnificent 7 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:- Matthew Richard was born prematurely and has dyslexia and dyspraxia.
- Rachel Louise has ADHD.
- Sarah Elizabeth has autism spectrum disorder.
- Luke Christopher has diagnoses of Asperger syndrome and dyspraxia.
- Anna Rebekah has ADHD.
- Joseph David "Joe" has ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
- Ben Curtis was born prematurely, had a brain haemorrhage and is autistic.
- Izaac Noah has diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and hypermobility.
Books
- Multicoloured Mayhem, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003,
- Damned Hard Day: Living with AD/HD, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005,