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.
Will Attwood was finishing a three-year sentence in prison when he was formally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome for the first time. After his diagnosis he recognised just how much it had been affecting his life behind bars.
This book is a practical advice guide for people with autism who have been sentenced to ......
A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers of People with Autism, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Addressing the often hidden, yet not uncommon, behaviour of faecal smearing among children and adults with autism and developmental and intellectual disabilities, this practical handbook shows how to tackle this often embarrassing and difficult issue in a positive way.
Informing parents and caregivers of the many causes of smearing, ......
The Complete Guide to Teaching Parents to Play Therapeutically with their Children
In Group Filial Therapy (GFT), therapists train parents to conduct play sessions with their own children to help meet childrens therapeutic needs, and to transfer appropriate skills to family life. Based on parents application of Child-Centred Play Therapy, taught and supervised by filial therapists, this evidence-based method is highly ......
Supervision provides a positive space for compassion, inquiry, reflection, and above all development. The chapters in this book are written from a wide range of perspectives, all of which take a practical approach to supervision and show how transformative it can be when approached in the right way.Contributions range from explorations of ......
The transformative role music therapy can play in all areas of healthcare, and especially in the care of older adults is increasingly apparent. However, while music activities are present in most care settings, these activities don't provide the therapeutic benefits that are possible with music therapy-informed interventions and programs. Best ......
This straightforward, effective guide to parenting children recently diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder offers tried-and-tested techniques for busy parents to implement instantly. It improves parents' resilience and confidence and opens communication between parent and child by providing insight, empathy and information.
A fun and creative way to increase general well-being, improve concentration and self-awareness, and encourage relaxation in children aged 3-11, this book offers a hands-on guide to story massage.Central to the book are step-by-step, illustrated instructions for ten easy-to-learn basic strokes which are given through clothes on the back, head, ......
Focusing on past experiences to begin the process of emotional healing, this book provides methods for helping children and adolescents experiencing depression, fear, hidden grief and unpredictable anger to release such emotional stress and develop their happiness and emotional well being. Devised by experienced counsellors, this book includes ......
I read this book in under an hour and then immediately picked it up and read it again, much to my brothers disappointment (Its my book!) It is a story that succeeds in the challenge parents and siblings have been faced with for years - how to explain what Autism is without drowning people amidst technical terms and psychology.
