Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
Stewart’s Tree
A Book for Brothers and Sisters When a Baby Dies Shortly after Birth
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
Ellen wondered if Stewart had gone to the moon in his spaceship...'
Ellen's new baby brother Stewart has been 'lost'. Ellen looks in all the cupboards for Stewart, and even in the washing machine - then her family help her understand that Stewart has died and isn't going to come back. Together...
by Tom Alexander
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2018
Sometimes I feel sad.
Sometimes it's because I've lost something.
Or because I'm hurt.
Other times I don't know why I feel sad.
I just do.
Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5-11 that...
The Miller Method (R)
Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2007
This informative and practical guide to the Miller Method® presents an entirely new and dynamic perspective on advancing the body organization, social, and communicative skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Working on the premise that children with ASDs learn...
Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide to Improving Coordination
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007
'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they are an easy reference/ reminder, for example, they include a normal development chart, what assessments are available and their main aims.' - National Association...
by Krystine Donato, Maurice Feldman, Beverley Fedoroff
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2008
'A book such as this both demonstrates the progress that has been made over recent years, and will also serve to enhance respect for the human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities in the years to come.' - From the Foreword by Orville Endicott This wide-ranging volume provides a multidisciplinary...
The Prince and the Frog
A Story to Help Children Learn about Same-Sex Relationships
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
One day, Oskar and his sister Caroline meet a prince who was turned into a frog by an evil wizard. Only true love's kiss can break the spell - both Caroline and Oskar want to help, but which of them will be the frog prince's true love?
This brightly illustrated, heart-warming take on a classic...
Pretend Friends
A story about psychosis
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2015
Little Bea has a pretend friend, so does Big Jay. Their pretend friends are very different and people react very differently to them. Little Bea has lots of fun adventures with her pretend friend Nye Nye. Big Jay's pretend friends don't make him happy, in fact they can make life quite hard for Big...
The Autism Fitness Handbook
An Exercise Program to Boost Body Image, Motor Skills, Posture and Confidence in Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2014
Designed to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships...
Living Sensationally
Understanding Your Senses
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2007
How do you feel when you bite into a pear… wear a feather boa… stand in a noisy auditorium… or look for a friend in a crowd? Living Sensationally explains how people's individual sensory patterns affect the way we react to everything that happens to us throughout the day. Some people will adore...
Can I tell you about Dyslexia?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2013
Meet Zoe - a young girl with dyslexia. Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective. She helps readers to understand the challenges faced by a child with dyslexia, explaining what dyslexia is and how it affects her at home and at school. Zoe describes exactly why she finds reading,...
Being Me (and Loving It)
Stories and activities to help build self-esteem, confidence, positive body image and resilience in children
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2016
With 29 real life and relatable stories at its heart, this practical resource is designed to help build self-esteem and body confidence in children aged 5-11. Each story is the focus of a ready-to-use lesson plan, covering common issues that affect children such as a lack of body confidence, feeling...
Blue Bottle Mystery
An Asperger Adventure
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2000
`I read this book in under an hour and then immediately picked it up and read it again, much to my brother's disappointment ('It's my book!') It is a story that succeeds in the challenge parents and siblings have been faced with for years - how to explain what Autism is without drowning people amidst...
Special Brothers and Sisters
Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2005
Special Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. They explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings.
There is a lot of...
Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes
A Story about Losing with Grace
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Liam loves playing games. His favourite game is 'Woof Woof' which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says 'Good game Liam'. When Daddy wins, he gets to shout 'Woof Woof â?? I win!'. Liam does not like it when he doesn't win. In Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes,...