Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis, Second Edition
An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and other Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2015
This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the often complex terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language.
This revised and updated edition reflects recent developments and introduces new key terms. Albert J. Kearney explains...
Puppetry in Dementia Care
Connecting through Creativity and Joy
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Even in the later stages of the disease, when memory, words and relationships are affected, it is possible for people with dementia to express emotions, imagination, humour, sensitivities and personal preferences. This book demonstrates the many ways in which puppetry and associated art forms such...
Assessing and Developing Communication and Thinking Skills in People with Autism and Communication Difficulties
A Toolkit for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2005
This fully photocopiable resource offers a flexible framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs). Packed with practical assessment and planning sheets, it enables teachers, educators and other professionals to observe...
Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children
Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007
Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.
The...
What to Do about Smearing
A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers of People with Autism, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Addressing the often hidden, yet not uncommon, behaviour of faecal smearing among children and adults with autism and developmental and intellectual disabilities, this practical handbook shows how to tackle this often embarrassing and difficult issue in a positive way.
Informing parents and...
Small Steps Forward
Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2008
Praise for the First Edition:
'A warm feeling of positive reassurance and guidance runs throughout the book. [It] offers practical and emotional help, not only to a child's family, but equally to health and educational workers starting out within this field. This book should have a prominent...
Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum
Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2012
This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family. Each chapter offers encouragement and guidance on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions....
Constipation, Withholding and Your Child
A Family Guide to Soiling and Wetting
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2006
Constipation, Withholding and Your Child is a positive, accessible guide to dealing with the common problems of stool withholding, soiling and wetting in young children. It gives insight into the perspectives of both children and parents, enabling a clear understanding of the issue.
Using friendly...
by Karen McKibbin
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that affect females with autism and provides tools and strategies that girls, women and their families can use...
An Aspie’s Guide to "Faking It"
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
In order to survive in a Neurotypical world many Aspies feel that they need "fake it" and intentionally wear a mask and play a role so that people will not see who they really are. This can be exhausting and "faking it" is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome....
Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
As awareness and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) increases across the globe, it is essential that every teacher in every classroom has a familiarity with the condition and understands how best to support AS students at their school. This fully revised and expanded second edition is the ideal resource...
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence
Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2003
Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally...
by Graham Firth, Mark Barber
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Intensive Interaction is a highly effective approach for communicating and developing social interaction and engagement with difficult-to-reach individuals. This easy-to-use guide steers readers through the practical application of the approach, showing how positive results can best be achieved.
The...
Life Work with Children Who are Fostered or Adopted
Using Diverse Techniques in a Coordinated Approach
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
This new book from life work expert Joy Rees explains the value of effective and meaningful life work with children who are fostered and adopted, and how best to carry this out.
This book will help social work professionals, foster carers and adopters to understand the many aspects of life...