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.
The Music Effect is a comprehensive guide to music as an effective therapeutic tool in behaviour modification and control, stress and pain management, and rehabilitation. The authors explain what ‘music' is, how it is processed by and affects the body, and how it can be applied to help a range of physiological and psychological conditions. Rhythm, ......
Using Storytelling to Build Emotional, Social and Academic Skills across the Primary Curriculum
Stories and storytelling help children to develop emotional literacy, make sense of their world and appreciate different points of view. Fox Eades shows how storytelling is a crucial element of children's education that can enrich the school curriculum and encourage social and thinking skills.The author discusses the different kinds of story that ......
A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
This useful handbook equips readers with the necessary information to recognize drug and substance misuse and offer the right information, help and guidance. It is essential reading for teachers, social workers, youth workers, residential home managers, policy makers and parents, and any other adult who has a responsibility for others, especially ......
With contributions from some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Autism and Asperger Syndrome (AS), this new book examines AS diagnosis and disclosure (selective or otherwise) from many different perspectives. Drawing on anecdotal, professional and research-based evidence, Coming Out Asperger looks at the impact on children ......
Providing services that are culturally relevant is an ongoing challenge for practitioners, managers, and policy-makers within the social services. Culture and Child Protection is a concise exploration of the close links between social service practices and cultural values which offers a culturally sensitive model of child protection practice.The ......
Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People with Autism, and Professionals Share Their Wisdom
Voices from the Spectrum is a compelling collection of personal accounts from people on the autism spectrum and those who care for them, including professionals, friends and family members. The essays in this collection tell of both the positive and negative effects of autism on individuals and families, and pose the question: is a diagnosis on ......
Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child -
George Lynn is a Certified Medical Health Counselor who has pioneered the use of psychotherapy for adults and children with neuropsychological issues. When his son was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 1991, he realized that personality can be powerfully impacted by brain chemistry independent of environment. He now works with children and ......
