Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
A Practical Guide to Happiness in Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
A Positive Psychology Approach
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Full of simple strategies for happiness in children and teens with autism, this book is a must read for anyone dedicated to the wellbeing of a child on the spectrum.
Bringing a refreshingly positive approach to mental health and autism, the guide is full of practical ideas for helping children...
by Diarmuid Heffernan
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2016
Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them. Using this practical guide, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can begin to understand their sensory difficulties and learn how to create a tailored plan for overcoming specific everyday challenges.
Learn how the...
Sexuality and Severe Autism
A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Health Educators
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2013
Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum. Some parents may even question the validity of teaching sexuality to those who are severely autistic.
This...
Raising a Child with Autism
A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2000
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is increasingly recognised as a highly effective way of helping children with autistic spectrum disorders. It is based on a variety of methods and techniques which can be used to promote skills for daily living and change difficult behavior. In Raising a Child with...
The Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Visual Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2013
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as early as possible can have a significant, positive impact on the child's journey to adaptation and independence. Yet too few diagnoses take place at an early, developmentally crucial stage. This unique visual guide aims to equip readers with the skills...
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
Strategies and Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2018
Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively therapeutically parent.
Providing a model...
Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder
The Ups, The Downs and the Bits In Between
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010
Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, seriously affecting not only the person with bipolar but also their children, partner, parents, family and friends. While most people are familiar with the terms 'manic depressive' and 'bipolar disorder', there remains a lack of real understanding about...
First Steps in Parenting the Child who Hurts
Tiddlers and Toddlers Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1999
`This excellent book looks at the attachment and development of very young children in the fostering and adoption situation. It deals sensitively and practically with the young child's "hurts" to help adopters and foster carers understand and cope with the many traumas they may experience...
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome
200 Tips and Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2003
For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together...
Managing Family Meltdown
The Low Arousal Approach and Autism
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Challenging behaviour, violent outbursts and meltdowns can put a strain on the entire family of a child on the autism spectrum. This book offers practical, long-term and effective strategies to help resolve common challenging behaviours using a low arousal approach – a non-aversive approach based...
Raising Martians - from Crash-landing to Leaving Home
How to Help a Child with Asperger Syndrome or High-functioning Autism
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Joshua Muggleton knows from personal experience what it is like to grow up feeling like 'a Martian marooned on planet Earth'. Now 22 and studying psychology at the University of St. Andrews, he combines his insights into what it means to have Asperger Syndrome (AS) with his scientific knowledge of...
Working with Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom
An Insider’s Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Having an array of effective strategies at your fingertips and understanding exactly why they work makes supporting children with Asperger Syndrome in the classroom a whole lot easier. This accessible, short and snappy guide to the basics will provide busy teachers and teaching assistants with everything...
Medical Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2018
People with autism are at a higher risk of having additional medical conditions, so increased care should be taken to ensure any other needs are detected early and effectively managed. This book is the perfect aid for doing so, providing detailed information on the range of possible further conditions,...
Ritual Theatre
The Power of Dramatic Ritual in Personal Development Groups and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Ritual theatre is a powerful healing system that has been practised since ancient times by early societies and in tribal communities. It has the ability to effect deep transformation in its participants, support growth and development, and resolve personal issues.
This book considers the relevance...