Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
This book offers honest and clear professional insights into what it really means to have ADHD and provides information about where to go and what to expect. This book arms professionals, parents, and women themselves as it maps out where to go for information, who can help and how to understand ADHD better.
Practical Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviour
This highly practical book is an accessible and grounded handbook for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism. It recognises that challenging behaviour does not appear out of nowhere and is meaningful for the person exhibiting it. Behaviour can be ......
A Story to Help Build Interoception and Internal Body Awareness for Children with Special Needs, including those with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and DCD
Yuki the snow monkey lives in Japan with his family and friends. He sometimes finds it hard to realise when his body is giving him signals, like when he is hungry or cold. Grandfather helps Yuki to understand what his funny feelings mean, and what his brain is trying to tell him. This illustrated storybook will help children to build ......
Your Guide to Open Relationships, Polyamory and Letting Go
An essential guide to exploring and practicing non-monogamy, which prioritises your mental health and wellbeing. Suitable for any stage in your journey, it provides advice on understanding your 'why', setting boundaries, finding independence, cultivating self-compassion as well as practical considerations.
Clear Answers for All Kids, including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs
Cancer is a difficult topic for any parent, caregiver or educator to explain to a child. This book is designed to help kids, including children with autism spectrum disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using a question and answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings ......
Moving into adulthood when you're multiply-neurodivergent
Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isnt always easy. Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier.
Unlocking the Potential for Learning and Wellbeing
Having ADHD or dyslexia can mean your brain is often working overtime - and nutrition can play a vital role in supporting the brain to function at its best. Dr. Emma Derbyshire takes a practical, neurodiversity-affirmative approach to optimising ADHD and dyslexic diets for emotional regulation and mental performance. Chapters cover: key vitamins ......
This comprehensive and accessible guide contains everything that needs to be known inorder to set up and run a Minecraft® Social Group for children with autism spectrumdisorders.Minecraft®, often described as 'digital Lego', provides an ideal forum to help children withautism and related conditions to develop social and communication skills. This ......
