Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
Rosie Rudey and the Very Annoying Parent
A story about a prickly child who is scared of getting close
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Today Rosie Rudey has had enough!
"Rosie, put your coat on, it's cold outside."
"Rosie, bring your sandwich box to the kitchen, please."
"Rosie, stop being nasty to your brother."
LEAVE ME ALONE, she thought.
Rosie did not have an easy childhood which...
by Fiona Macaulay, Helen Duperouzel, Phoebe Caldwell
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Adopting a predominantly psychological approach, this book provides carers with up-to-date information and resources to provide appropriately individualised care to people with learning disabilities who self-injure.
Understanding and Working with People with Learning Disabilities who Self-Injure...
Understanding Adult Survivors of Domestic Violence in Childhood
Still Forgotten, Still Hurting
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Domestic violence experienced in childhood continues to have an enduring emotional impact into adulthood. The scars it leaves can impact on family lives, employment, and long-term emotional and mental health. This book explores the experiences of adult survivors of domestic violence in childhood....
Adoption Is a Family Affair!
What Relatives and Friends Must Know
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2012
A child is coming â?? whether you approve or not it's time to get with the program! If someone you care about â?? a family member, co-worker, or close friend â?? has recently announced that their family will be growing through adoption, you may have questions. After all, unless you have personally...
Spiritual Care with Sick Children and Young People
A handbook for chaplains, paediatric health professionals, arts therapists and youth workers
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2015
Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care contexts for ill and disabled children.
Written...
Violence Against Women in South Asian Communities
Issues for Policy and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
While forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence attract media attention, little is known about the issues and experiences of South Asian women and children who are affected by gendered violence.
This book explores the key theoretical and empirical issues involved in gendered violence, ethnicity...
Gifted Children
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2006
Winner of the NAGC Celebrating Gifts and Talents 2007 "Most Important Book" Gold Award Gifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families. The authors give an insight into what is 'normal'...
Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD
A Self-Help Manual for Parents
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
Raising a child with ADHD can be distressing and exhausting for the whole family. But given the appropriate knowledge, and the right tools, parents can intervene to manage their child's behaviour, leading to improved relationships at home and, it is hoped, a more successful time at school. This simple,...
Can I tell you about ADHD?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
Meet Ben - a young boy with ADHD. Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He helps children understand what it means to have ADHD and describes what it is and how it feels. Ben explains how he was diagnosed and what he has learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how...
What Is It Like to Be Me?
A Book About a Boy with Asperger's Syndrome
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2013
Join Greg, a young boy with Asperger's syndrome (AS), as he tells us all about the world as he sees and experiences it. We learn about all the things he loves, including his routine and numbers, as well as his special interest in batteries (he even has a rectangular one!). Greg also tells us about...
Can't Play Won't Play
Simply Sizzling Ideas to get the Ball Rolling for Children with Dyspraxia
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2008
Learning to roller skate or ride a bike should be an enjoyable experience, but for a child with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, also known as dyspraxia), these activities can lead to frustration and failure. Can't Play Won't Play is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable...
Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2006
This book provides a comprehensive overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and specific learning disabilities. Written in a very accessible style, it is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical...
by Alison Knowles
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Ollie is back with more adventures using his superpowers, and a chance to earn his second Captain's stripe!
With the help of his superpowers, Ollie is gaining the confidence to stand up to bullies and be himself. When some mean kids start to get him down, Ollie draws upon the superpower of...
Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2007
`Imagine getting lost in your own home, forgetting where the bathroom is at work, or being unable to operate a simple door knob. These are just some of the myriad challenges faced by individuals with a Nonverbal Learning Disability, or NLD…In Helping Children With Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities to...