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.
This guide equips healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and structure needed to carry out thorough ADHD assessments in adults. Drawing on the authors' extensive clinical experience and their leadership in ADHD assessment, service development and clinical guideline work, it explains how to evaluate symptoms, functional impairment, ......
This guide equips healthcare practitioners with the knowledge and structure needed to carry out comprehensive ADHD assessments in children. Drawing on the authors' extensive clinical experience and leadership in ADHD assessment and guideline development, it explains how to evaluate symptoms, functional impairment, and co-occurring conditions with ......
Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
The Complete Guide to AuDHD explores this complex, often misunderstood experience of living with both autism and ADHD. Sarah Hendrickx unpacks how these neurotypes overlap and conflict, creating a unique way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing life.
This groundbreaking book ushers the science of classic Ayurvedic theory into an innovative and modern context. It bridges traditional Abhyanga with contemporary soft tissue therapy grounded in Ayurvedic principles to restore vitality and longevity through pain relief. A defining feature of this work is the integration of Marma Chikitsa - the ......
Stories of growing up neurodivergent and making a world that fits you
Sparkly Me, My World is a book of seven amazing stories celebrating children like you, who might think, feel, and see the world a little differently. Each story tells us about what life can be like when things feel tricky, and you have to deal with big emotions. You'll meet characters with super cool passions, strong feelings, and unique ways of ......
Explore, Track, and Claim Your Gender-Affirming Voice
Trans voice practice is often framed as a purely technical process: adjust your pitch, change your resonance, move your inflection, and you're done. But in reality, voice is deeply personal, and progress rarely happens in a straight line. This book is grounded in the belief that sustainable, empowering voice change comes not only from knowing what ......