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.
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.Â
A Guide to Exploring Your Kinks, Dispelling Shame and Staying Safe
Listen up! Humans are kinky!
Kink has been around as long as humans have existed, but comes with an astonishing amount of myths and misunderstandings. This is a sex-positive, shame-free guide to kink for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned kinksters.
This book delves deep in every corner of the kink sphere. ......
A research-informed look at the unique challenges of girls and women with ADHD, from an international ADHD expert, drawing on the lived experiences of ADHD women and girls to provide tips and strategies for stronger emotional regulation and self-understanding.
Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around ......
Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome
This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses with help from Mabels strategies.
The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum. The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of their own, friendships change and crushes start to develop. Using direct literal language and ......
A Pick n Mix of Study Skills Strategies for ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Learners
When it comes to studying - one size does NOT fit all - especially if you're neurodivergent. How we approach learning and what works can vary widely depending on if we're ADHD, AuDHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic... and maybe some of those profiles overlap. So where do you begin? Neurodivergent study skills expert and tutor Julia Childs has put ......
Understanding our communication differences and social needs
Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life.
A Practical Guide to Using Rhythmic Music, Voice and Movement for Social and Emotional Development
Combining rhythmic music and movement with cognitive reflection and mindfulness, this comprehensive handbook shows how drumming and other rhythm-based exercises can have a powerful effect in individual, group and family settings.
 Incorporating the latest research on how rhythmic music impacts the brain, this book features over ......
