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.
Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance
Shamlal the Camel finds it almost impossible to do all the normal, everyday things that the other camels do. Her first word was NO! and this is still the word she repeats the most through every day. Luckily, Shamlals parents take her to a psychologist who explains that she has PDA, and gives her tips for how to live and learn with the ......
The Allies Quick-Start Guide to Championing Neurodivergent Brains
"Being autistic is full-on, but being in the life of someone who is autistic? This can be epic, world-changing love." In a world built for neurotypicals, how can you help autistic loved ones navigate their way to happiness? Packed with strategies and honest, down-to-earth advice, autistic author Jolene Stockman explores the myriad ways you ......
In this ground-breaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living with both autism and chronic illness. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own ......
Ideas and Activities for Working Therapeutically with Worried Children and Their Families
This book sets out therapeutic activities to help children aged 4-12 years and their families to better understand and manage anxiety. It explains how to work with anxious children, providing a framework for assessment and therapy that draws on CBT, ACT and narrative therapy approaches.
A lesbian self-help guide with chapters on coming out, enjoying a healthy sex life, navigating your sexuality in the workplace, building a queer community, and managing toxic positivity in LGBT+ spaces.
I am great at thinking quickly! I have a great sense of humour! What are you really great at? I have trouble finishing my homework... I get distracted easily... Do similar things happen to you? Learn more about ADHD and what it means for you, with fun facts that you can share with your family and teachers too.
A guide to teenage pastoral care formed of example discussions between veteran counsellor Nick Luxmoore and young people on a range of topics surrounding normal life being interrupted. Includes advice on anxiety, bullying, mental health, trauma, anger and loss.
Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive ......
Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs.
