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 Book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rules
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer empathises with childrens wish to do things their way, explains clearly why their way does not work, and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration. This is the ideal book for children who have difficulty coping with the expectations of daily living.
Packed with easy-to-use ideas to regulate emotions and senses, Lauren Brukner's internationally bestselling guide will help kids aged 7 and upward process difficult feelings so that they feel awesome and in control! This updated edition has been fully revised to be accessible for neurodiverse and dyslexic readers. Hey, awesome reader! Are big ......
A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions
Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man.Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about ......
Learning to cope with disappointment (for all children and dragon tamers, including those with Asperger syndrome)
The fun characters in this charming, fully illustrated storybook will help children to cope with, and discuss openly, their feelings of disappointment. There are many creative suggestions on how to banish the Disappointment Dragon and an introduction for adults explaining disappointment in children and how they can help.
How to Build a Neurodiversity-Affirming Future and Challenge Neuronormativity
This affirming and thoughtful guide outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people. We need to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder. Welcome to the neurodiversity paradigm.
Being a woman in your thirties and beyond is challenging enough when your brain works the way society expects, add ADHD into the mix and it opens a whole new can of worms!
Teaching Skills of Body Awareness and Supporting Connection with Others
There are some things that many of us take for granted - such as knowing when we are hot or cold, feel hungry, or need to go to the toilet. But how do we know these things, and why do some people struggle to recognise them? Interoception - the ability to identify and act on physical sensations inside the body - is crucial to human well-being. It ......
Maybe you have heard the terms trauma-informed and restorative - but how do you go about becoming a trauma-informed, restorative educator? This practical book outlines the values, ideas and neuroscience behind trauma-informed restorative practice and its proven effectiveness.
