Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
The Mulberry Bird
An Adoption Story
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
In this classic adoption picture book for children, Mother Bird rises to meet the challenges of bringing up her baby bird against all odds in an enduring tale of sacrifice, wisdom and love.
When a storm scatters her nest, Mother Bird is forced to think about how best to care for her precious...
How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to Do Next
Practical Interventions for Home and School
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2011
If a child is not meeting expected milestones it can be a source of great anxiety for parents and teachers. This forthright guide offers practical advice on how to recognize the signs of developmental delay, address difficulties effectively, and help the child to flourish.
Mary Mountstephen presents...
Video Enhanced Reflective Practice
Professional Development through Attuned Interactions
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2015
Video Enhanced Reflective Practice (VERP), an application of Video Interaction Guidance, supports individuals or groups to reflect on and develop their professional communication, teaching or therapeutic skills with their clients through shared review of moments of attuned interaction in video clips...
Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions
An Introduction and Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2015
The first book to look seriously at the practical issues facing older adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), Wenn Lawson's groundbreaking handbook offers support, advice, and sensible ways in which to look at the issues.
Informed by current research, interviews with older people diagnosed...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
This book tells stories of how ordinary people in their everyday lives have responded to the challenges of living more sustainably. In these difficult times, we need stories that engage, enchant and inspire. Most of all, we need stories of practical changes, of community action, of changing hearts...
Billy Says... Series
Six therapeutic storybooks to help children on their journey through fostering or adoption
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2015
This series of six picture books guides children through a range of issues relating to fostering and adoption by focusing on the experiences of a five-year-old girl called Kirsty and her magic doll Billy. Billy talks to Kirsty, explains what is happening to her and explores Kirsty's feelings during...
The Expressive Body in Life, Art, and Therapy
Working with Movement, Metaphor and Meaning
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2002
Drawing on her extensive experience in expressive arts therapy, Daria Halprin presents a unique approach to healing through movement and art. She describes the body as the container of one's entire life experience and movement as a language that expresses and reveals our deepest struggles and creative...
The Creative Arts in Dementia Care
Practical Person-Centred Approaches and Ideas
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2011
The physical care of people with dementia is of vital importance, but so too is their emotional, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The creative arts are gaining increasing recognition not only as a tool for delivering effective person-centred dementia care, but also for attending to soul as...
by Karina Hopper
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Learning new facial expressions and mouth movements can be great fun, just ask Sam!
Moving the tongue and mouth in different ways is an effective way of strengthening facial muscles, teaching children about emotions and encouraging speech. Children will love copying Sam and Timmy Tongue's silly...
Ed says U said
Eating Disorder Translator
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2012
When an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help.
This book aims to...
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2014
Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.
In the second edition of this best-selling book, Maxine Aston...
An Aspie’s Guide to Disclosing a Diagnosis
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Disclosing a diagnosis is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for disclosure strategies that really work. Qazi Fazli Azeem, Mary Robison, Anita Lesko and more offer...
An Aspie’s Guide to Making and Keeping Friends
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Friendship problems are a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for social strategies that really work. Anita Lesko, Lisa Morgan, Jennifer Cook O'Toole, and more offer...
A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Essential Information for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What does a diagnosis of ASD mean for the child and for you? How can you learn to fully understand behaviours common to ASD and help the child grow and prosper?
This short introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone encountering ASD for the first time....