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Jacqueline Carol Jackson 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 neurodivergent 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 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 – Born 28/11/1983 Matthew was born prematurely and has dyslexia and dyspraxia.
- Rachel Louise - Born 14/09/1985 Although not officially diagnosed, Rachel had ADHD
- Sarah Elizabeth - Born 14/05/1987 Sarah has autism spectrum disorder.
- Luke Christopher – Born 18/08/1988 diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and dyspraxia. Luke is also a writer of books on Asperger syndrome.
- Anna Rebekah - Born 08/06/1990 Anna has ADHD
- Joseph David "Joe" – Born 29/03/1993 Joe has ADHD and autism spectrum disorder
- Ben Curtis - Born 02/05/1997 Ben was born prematurely, had a brain haemorrhage and is autistic.
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
- ^ Jackson, Luke (2002). Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. p. 14. ISBN 1-84310-098-3.
- Magnificent 7 at IMDb
External links
- Official website
- BBC on Magnificent 7
- Magnificent 7 at IMDb
- Jacqui Jackson at Library of Congress, with 1 library catalog record (select "Previous" page of browse report; displayed under 'Jackson, Jacqui' without '1964–')
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