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.
Knowing when children and young people are struggling, and identifying the best ways of supporting them is vital. This is all the more important when working with children with varying learning difficulties who may not always be able to communicate their feelings. By demystifying terms such as mental health, wellbeing, learning difficulties and ......
Trauma and attachment are commonly used terms, but are complex concepts. 'Trauma' refers to negative experiences that cause us to fear for our safety, whilst 'attachment' describes meaningful relationships with someone we love or respect. Why, then, is so much of the language surrounding these concepts so obscure, and why is it so challenging to ......
Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
A cradle-to-grave guide to female autistic experience combining personal accounts with academic research, with chapters on childhood, education, employment, healthcare, gender identity and ageing.
In this honest and open account of life with her PDA daughter, Sasha, Steph Curtis reveals the everyday struggles and explores the milestones of raising a child diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance. This book guides you through the Curtis family's 'lightbulb moment' of recognising Sasha's PDA profile following her autism diagnosis at the ......
Personal and Professional Experiences of Functional Neurological Disorder
In this collection, contributors from across the world describe their experiences with Functional Neurological Disorder. Chapters explore the fight for diagnosis, the emotional impact of living with a long term, stigmatised condition, coping with symptoms, and more, all from the perspective of people living with FND.
A Workbook for Occupational Therapists and Students
This is an essential and accessible guide for occupational therapists looking to develop key skills in housing adaptations and assessments. Packed with evidence-based research, practical activities, case studies, and digital resources, this is a must-have resource for OTs looking to develop a key area of practice.
Supporting Women with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) Through Pregnancy, Labour, and Postnatally
Stretched to the Limits is the first book to detail the effects and implications of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome for pregnancy, birth and postnatally. It will empower midwives, doulas and their clients to advocate for the most informed and highest quality of care on that journey to parenthood.
This comprehensive guide helps all birthing and healthcare professionals vastly improve their care and knowledge of autistic pregnant people. It takes a distinctly intersectional and accessible approach to a topic often overlooked and includes management approaches and tools for birth professionals, autistic pregnant people, and their families.
