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 Story to Help Children Who Have Experienced Something Scary
This is the story of Alex who has experienced 'scary things', and the different things he does to cope with all the ways these scary things make him feel. This gentle storybook will help children who have experienced trauma deal with their emotions and learn coping strategies.
Helping Children with Attachment Issues to Understand Their Feelings
'When I am ready, I need you to talk to me and help me understand my feelings...'
This reassuring story helps children aged 5+ with attachment issues to understand their feelings, open up to a caring adult and learn how to choose positive behaviours. Ben is made up of lots of different 'parts' - to name a few, he ......
Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals
Julian Cohen is a writer, educator, counsellor and consultant who has specialised in drug and sex education work with children, young people, parents, carers and professionals for nearly 30 years. He has written extensively on drugs and young people, ranging from teaching and training packages to educational games, pamphlets and books for young ......
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.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Telling Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum about Their Diagnosis
Based on direct work with over 250 individual children, Andrew Miller wrote this book in order to provide parents and professionals with information, tools and guidance to help introduce children to autism in the absence of specialist support. This in-depth guide describes the practicalities of disclosure, including when to tell, who should ......
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 ......
All About PDA follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how PDAers see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxietyuses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle ......
This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. This book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people.
