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.
An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning
Written by PDA and autism expert, Laura Kerbey and illustrated by the popular Eliza Fricker, this short guide gives you everything you need to understand PDA and how to make your teaching style and learning environment PDA friendly.
A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being
This is the go-to-guide to surviving and thriving as an autistic adult. Featuring customisable, stress-relieving strategies that are easy to implement into busy everyday life to create a calmer, happier you. Packed with lived-experience and professional tips and tricks, this guide works to help you truly look after your autistic self.
The neurotypical world doesnt always work for autistic people, but thats about to change! By helping readers write their own blueprint for life, Autistic World Domination empowers autistics to create the world they want for themselves. Vibrant, fresh and inspiring - this book is full of energy and actionable plans. Its time to rewrite normal!
Active Pursuits from Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens
An A-Z guide for children 8+ in how to navigate the world of sports and adventure as an autistic person. Learn bow active hobbies can develop your strengths and skills, how to accomodate your sensory needs, what you need to get started in a new hobby, and be inspired by some amazing autistic athletes along the way.
A Visual Guide to Help Brain and Body for Children on the Autism Spectrum
The ASD Feel Better Book is designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them feel bad and then increase their awareness of how to make themselves feel good again.
Self-help journal providing support and information for people who have experienced trauma or attachment challenges. With interactive chapters on attachment, emotions, school, resilience and more.
A collection of lived-experience accounts from those within the black and dyslexic community. Contributors cover the early years, the education system, navigating the workplace and excelling in their chosen careers. In addition, providing an honest discussion on discrimination and erasure.
The first practitioner guide to clinical applications of WATSU (R), this book combines research, therapeutic assessments and practice models to show how to integrate a range of techniques for working with clients with PTSD, chronic pain and neuromuscular disorders.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an empowering technique for trans, non-binary, and gender explorative people because of its focus on self-acceptance and personal values. ACT activities and exercises dive into your thoughts and feelings about gender, to provide you a go-to workbook for identifying, understanding, and accepting gender.