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.
A playful look at the world of dyspraxia, explored through photographs of an array of animals, following in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns Inside Aspergers Looking Out. It provides a perfect introduction to the condition for those recently diagnosed, highlighting the unique characteristics that make them special.
Did you know that all cats are autistic? Or that all dogs have ADHD? These informative and multi-purpose cards use engaging photographs from the animal kingdom to explain diagnoses, increase self-awareness, and help young people build self-esteem. Prepared by a globally best-selling team of authors and clinical psychologists, the card pack ......
A Book to Help Young Girls Discover and Celebrate Being Autistic
In this book, Lizzie explains what its like to be an autistic girl, including how she has a special talent for blending in with her friends, how she can get really tired after being at school all day, how she worries about making mistakes, and how she finds it hard to understand how she is feeling.
Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If youre wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!).
An Instructional Training Manual for Practitioners
An instructional manual on restorative justice in schools from world-leading experts; this 'how to' guide offers guidance on the issues of carrying out restorative practices once they have been implemented in schools. It includes coping with day-to-day problems and offers worksheets for practical daily use.
Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child
Short, easy-read guide for parents on how to reduce family conflict by dropping unnecessary demands from daily life to help neurodivergent families to thrive.
Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes! There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with issues and arguments that can arise with the people in your ......
Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
This book bridges the divide between #ActuallyAutistic activists and Autism Parents in the online community. Written by an author team with experience on both sides of the coin, Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards reflect on how they have resolved their differences to become firm friends, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way.
This essential guide for working with PDA pupils outlines effective and practical ways that teachers and school staff can support these pupils, by endorsing a child-led approach to learning and assessment.
