Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety
A Guide to Successful Stress Management
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2009
Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation...
The Autism Discussion Page on the core challenges of autism
A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2014
The Autism Discussion Page blue book focuses on the core challenges associated with autism (cognitive, sensory, social, and emotional) and provides concise, accessible information and simple tools for supporting children with these vulnerabilities.
Based on posts on the popular online community...
The Weighted Blanket Guide
Everything You Need to Know about Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2016
Providing everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes:
· What a weighted blanket is and how it works
· An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the...
A Different Kettle of Fish
A Day in the Life of a Physics Student with Autism
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2014
“I'm looking at the Solar System display when I hear a child close by shouting at his mum, to which she replies 'No need to bite my head off!' I've heard of laughing your head off (to laugh a lot) and even biting your tongue (to be quiet) but biting someone's head off puts a rather more vivid picture...
101 Tips for Parents of Children with Autism
Effective Solutions for Everyday Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2014
Do you need help dealing with your child's tantrums, inappropriate behavior or communication issues? Then this is the book you've been waiting for.
Based on the principles of the Miller Method, this book is filled with effective tips for solving behavioral issues promptly in day-to-day situations....
by Siobhan Timmins
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Young people with autism can be particularly susceptible to setbacks, often leading to depression and a sense of hopelessness. Using Social Stories™, this book introduces a different way of looking at common life setbacks, and offer tools to overcome these obstacles, build resilience and develop...
Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation is a helpful, authoritative guide to negotiating the complex and emotive issues that arise for those considering whether or not to pursue egg donation. It presents information clearly and with compassion, exploring the practical, financial, logistical, social...
The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome
Find the Right Career and Get Hired
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. In this book, Asperger's employment expert Barbara Bissonnette describes exactly what...
Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2013
325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing...
by Nick Dubin
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2014
For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the stresses of coping with a world that often seems alien to them can frequently lead to depression. Written specifically for adults with ASD, this ground-breaking book offers accessible and sensitive advice on how to manage depression and make positive...
Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth
Developing Evidence-Based International Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2014
Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support.
Featuring contributions from distinguished international contributors, it critically examines...
Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism
How the Polyvagal Theory and Brain Plasticity Help Us Make Sense of Autism
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2015
Outlining a new, optimistic way to understand autism, this concise and accessible book offers practical ideas to help children on the spectrum grow.
The Polyvagal Theory suggests autism is a learnt response by the body - a result of the child being in a prolonged state of 'fight or flight'...
Coming Out Asperger
Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2005
Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a 'hidden disability,' and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Asperger Syndrome...
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Hints and Tips for the Activities of Daily Living
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2002
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a term used to describe children who have difficulty with movement and specific aspects of learning, and includes dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome and associated conditions. This easy-to-read booklet answers commonly asked questions about DCD and presents all...