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.
Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that affect females with autism and provides tools and strategies that girls, women and their families can use in day-to-day life. Following the story of ......
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People
Meet the anger gremlin: a troublesome pest whose favourite meal is your anger, and the more he eats the angrier you get! Theres only one way to stop him: starve him of angry feelings and behaviours, and make him disappear.This imaginative workbook shows young people how to starve their anger gremlin and control their anger effectively.
This is the deeply personal and witty account of growing up as the kid who never fitted in. Transgender blogger Mia Violet reflects on her life and how at 26 she came to finally realise she was 'trans enough' to be transgender, after years of knowing she was different but without the language to understand why. ......
To be used alongside the clinical manual, Challenging OCD in Young People with ASD, this workbook gives young people with ASD the tools they need to treat and recover from their OCD.
To be used alongside the complementary workbook, Challenge Your OCD! this adaptable CBT programme gives young people with ASD the tools they need to manage and recover from their OCD.
For Kathleen Nicholls, life with Crohn's disease has been a constant battle against her bowels. But life has also been about David Bowie, dancing, and laughter. Go Your Crohn Way follows the highs and lows of Kathleen's experiences, and is full of useful advice for maintaining self-confidence and positivity while navigating the world of work, ......
This book presents a fun and practical way of learning thefunctions of acupuncture points on the twelve primary and eight extra channels. Students are invited to colour and doodle their way through the sequence of images on each channel in turn embellishing anything they find difficult to remember or recall. Through the drawings the author offers ......
Dyslexic teacher Alais Winton is back with all-new games and activities to make learning simple and fun.
This inventive and practical workbook is packed with tried-and-tested games and activities to help children aged 7-13 who have dyslexia. It is ideally suited to home-schooling, independent learning, or classroom or small group setting, and ......
Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it.
