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.
Moving into adulthood when you're multiply-neurodivergent
Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isnt always easy. Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier.
Despite the growth of interest in dementia and dementia care over the past two decades, services and interventions for younger people with dementia and their carers remain, on the whole, fragmented and poorly developed. The focus of social, psychological and biomedical research has been almost exclusively on older people and their carers.The first ......
The colorful and updated illustrations in this picture book will help children learn to love their bodies from an early age and appreciate all the wonderful things their bodies do. This second edition promotes a healthy attitude which will help children understand that all bodies are different and encourage them to take good care of their bodies.
This empowering guide offers young people an interactive resource to help them explore their gender identity. with practical tips on understanding gender expression and mental health to advice on how to support friends and build confidence, this is the perfect guide for those at the beginning of their journey looking to live more authentic lives
How to Get Started and Keep Going (From Someone Who Has Been There)
Eating disorders are complicated and personal, but so many books avoid going into what recovery really feels like. How do you manage setbacks? What about reclaiming your identity when an eating disorder has felt so intrinsic to who you are? How are you supposed to cope at work or when you're travelling? This book guides you through the realities ......
A Visual Guide to Playing and Hanging Out for Children on the Autism Spectrum
When you're all by yourself, you can (nearly) do anything you want, but when you're playing with other people, they might want to do something different. The more you know what they like, the more fun can be had playing!
Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult and they may be ......
A Visual Guide to Playing and Hanging Out for Children on the Autism Spectrum
When you're all by yourself, you can (nearly) do anything you want, but when you're playing with other people, they might want to do something different. The more you know what they like, the more fun can be had playing! Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult and they may be highly focused in their ......
Anxiety and Burnout are Logical (and You Can Overcome Them)
"Anxiety, fear and panic - it all makes perfect sense." Anxiety and burnout can be confusing and bewildering but once you understand them better, it becomes clear that your reactions in both mind and body make complete sense. Written by GP Dr Martin Brunet, who has over 23 years of professional experience and is well known for his viral online ......
What if I don't know how to "do stuff" all the other gays can do? What if I don't know the name of that gay Netflix movie? What if I'm not obsessed with Jennifer Coolidge like everyone else? Am I really bad at being gay? While being gay has become more socially and legally acceptable, there's a specific kind of gay that's most accepted. He's hot, ......
