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.
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3-11
Create an inclusive classroom for all with these fun and accessible activities for Art, Design Technology and Music lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's ......
Helping parents and carers develop key areas their young children with SEN need to concentrate on, this fun, play-based activity book provides caregivers with reassurance that their children are developing motor skills, social skills, problem solving, memory, sensory integration and more, through play in a range of settings.
Games and activities are a great way for children with special needs to learn important skills. This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively and engaging play ideas to foster learning and development. Targeting key skills including listening, ......
Recognising, expressing, and understanding emotions helps young children make sense of their life experiences. Children diagnosed with autism can have significant difficulties with processing emotions which can lead to high levels of anxiety.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness
10 minutes is all you need a day to develop the skills for better mental health. Covering low mood, anxiety and worry, self-esteem and more, the bitesize information, exercises and video and audio clips in this book will help you to plan and carry out changes in your day-to-day life. Survive and thrive with CBT and mindfulness.
