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.
In this friendly guide, a girl called Amy tells all about her Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Together with her friend Tom and sister Lucy, Amy explains how every child with APD is effected in unique ways, and how to get help if you have APD.
This illustrated guide is ideal for helping children aged 7+ with APD ......
An empowering guide on sex education specific to trans bodies and needs. It covers topics including relationships, consent, pleasure, dysphoria and sex toys, and provides information specific to post-surgery or post-HRT individuals.
Helping People with ASD Move On from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
People with Autism Behaving Badly presents effective ways of managing behaviors associated with autism that have a significant negative impact either on the individual or those around them. Organized around common triggers of difficult behavior, such as sensory sensitivity, changes in routine, or lack of control, as well as the longer-term effects ......
This is a resource-rich book with a diverse range of treatment methods and guidance on how to effectively treat gambling disorder. It is an invaluable resource for any therapist working with clients who have a gambling disorder looking to understand how they can facilitate long-term, intersectional and sustainable healing.
A comprehensive and practical guide to dementia, this book is essential reading for anyone who has a friend or relative with the condition. This updated edition reflects new guidance on approaches to supporting people with dementia, focussing especially on the UK, and includes quotes from people with dementia as well as from family carers. The ......
Working with Severe Trauma, Abuse and Neglect Using Found and Everyday Objects
Many children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities that will help children who have endured painful abuse to open up, so that they can learn to express their feelings and therapy can be directed ......
Yoga Games and Activities to Engage Everyone Across the Spectrum
Speaking from decades of experience, Michael Chissick shares the secrets to teaching yoga to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This book puts the spotlight on six children that openly talk about their experiences at school and at home. By the end of the book, two children reveal what autism means to them. Read this alone or with an adult and learn about autism, diversity, how we are all unique and what we all share.
A Creative Guide to Communication and Engagement in Dementia Care
Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with its arts-based, person-centred and positive focus - can help caregivers connect to people with dementia.Drawing on 20 years of experience, Tom and Karen Brenner explain the philosophy of the Montessori ......
