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.
Twice exceptionality (2e) is not well understood. While many parents, educators, and professionals are working to bridge the knowledge gap and help 2e children, there is still a great deal we do not know about how life turns out for those children once they grow up. How do 2e adults deal with the complex aspects of being an adult? What are your ......
Written by an experienced palliative care nurse, trainer, and complementary therapist, Being Mindful, Easing Suffering is an essential resource for professionals working with the seriously ill and the dying. Chris Johns describes how he has combined traditional medical, and more reflective models in his palliative practice, enabling him to work ......
Stories and activities to help build self-esteem, confidence, positive body image and resilience in children
With 29 real life and relatable stories at its heart, this practical resource is designed to help build self-esteem and body confidence in children aged 5-11. Each story is the focus of a ready-to-use lesson plan, covering common issues that affect children such as a lack of body confidence, feeling pressured by peers and worries about ......
Engaging memoir from a 37-year-old woman named Julia with pathological demand avoidance (PDA), co-written with specialist Ruth Fidler. Covering childhood and adolescence, friendships, communication and meltdowns, plus an insightful chapter from her long-term partner, this is an unflinchingly honest look at Julia's inspiring life and the challenges ......
Strategies and Solutions for People with Asperger's Syndrome
Bullying is a serious problem in schools and children on the autism spectrum are particularly at risk of being victimized if they display different behavior, such as not understanding rules, having bad handwriting or flapping their hands.Being Bullied describes the various types of peer abuse taunting, nicknames, damaging property, stealing, ......
A Step-by-Step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers
This exposure-based workbook for selective mutism is designed for children and caregivers to work through together. With relatable characters and examples throughout, it guides you step-by-step through different exposure activities and helps you to build an achievable action plan to ease fears around talking in different situations.
In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings.
Packed full of activities such as self-reflective questions, journal prompts and role plays, this interactive workbook is perfect for helping young people aged 10+ to reflect on gender, develop their compassion, and discover what skills and talents they can bring to being a Super Trans Ally.
John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also ......
