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We are independent publishers of accessible professional and academic books in the social and behavioural sciences.

Jessica Kingsley Publishers was named Independent Publisher of the Year at the inaugural Independent Publishing Awards.

Featured title

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Tony Attwood

'Ten years ago, I picked up a copy of Tony Attwood's Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Little did I know it would change me, my family and our lives together. This straightforward, no nonsense book did for me what nothing and no one else in my entire life had ever been able to do. Simply put, it explained the whys behind who I was, and in so doing, it gave me the building blocks that would enable me to become who I am today - a happy and confident, gainfully employed, married mother of three. Now I realize that might not sound like much of a resume, but for someone like me - someone who was not identified as having Asperger syndrome until they were in their thirties - well, it's stupendous. Until I read Dr. Attwood's book, everything about me was in jeopardy of evaporating into the thin air I had spent my life stumbling through. My marriage, my self-esteem, my identity, my ability to form relationships and keep a job - all those things did I barely have a grasp of, even if all the while others thought I had it made in the shade. Dr. Attwood, or Saint Tony as I call him, gave me the strength to come out to the world and admit I was only pretending to be normal. That strength saved my life, of that I am certain. And now Saint Tony has penned a new book and it is extraordinary. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is a comprehensive manual filled with useful information, updated research and most importantly, helpful advice and encouragement for those of us who have AS and those who strive to support us.'
- Liane Holliday Willey, EdD
author of Pretending to be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome
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Awards for JKP titles

Ken Book Award Winner
Help your Child or Teen Get Back On Track
NAGC Celebrating Gifts and Talents 2007 "Most Important Book" Gold Award Winner
Gifted Children
2007 ASA Literary Work of the Year
Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum
2006 Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA) Book Award Winner
Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life
Gold Medal Winner in the Moonbeam Children's Book awards Non-Fiction picture book category
Autistic Planet

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New titles

Breaking Free from OCD

A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families

Jo Derisley, Isobel Heyman, Sarah Robinson and Cynthia Turner
Illustrated by Lisa Jo Robinson

'In this marvelous book the authors provide the key information that teens and families need about OCD and its treatment. Highly recommended not only for patients but also for practitioners...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-574-9, 224pp, 2008, £12.99, $19.95

Categories: Child Psychiatry and Psychology, Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Children with Mental Disorder and the Law

A Guide to Law and Practice

Anthony Harbour

Children and young people with complex mental health needs are increasingly being cared for within specialist mental health care settings, either in the community or in in-patient facilities....

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-576-3, 248pp, 2008, £25.00, $49.95

Categories: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Child Psychiatry and Psychology, Disability, Health Care, Mental Health, Social Work, Social Work Law, Working with Children and Families, Working with Offenders
The Creative Arts in Palliative Care

Edited by Nigel Hartley and Malcolm Payne

Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care....

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-591-6, 208pp, 2008, £18.99, $34.95

Categories: Arts Therapies, Bereavement and Palliative Care, Counselling, Working with Older People
Making Sense of Sex

A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's Syndrome

Sarah Attwood
Illustrated by Jonathon Powell

'Sarah's book is an essential resource for all families who have an adolescent with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, such as Asperger's syndrome. The information is detailed and accurate, and...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-374-5, 320pp, 2008, £12.99, $19.95

Category: Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome

The Way of the Pathfinder

Ron Rubio

"After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-875-7, 152pp, 2008, £13.99, $19.95

Categories: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Dance and Movement Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today

Reminiscence in Dementia Care: A Guide to Good Practice

Pam Schweitzer and Errollyn Bruce

Reminiscence is a vital way to stimulate communication and promote confidence and self-worth in people with dementia. This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-649-4, 224pp, 2008, £19.99, $45.00

Categories: Dementia, Dramatherapy and Psychodrama, Working with Older People
Anger Management Games for Children

Deborah M. Plummer
Illustrated by Jane Serrurier

Praise for the author:
'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'
- The...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-628-9, 160pp, 2008, £15.99, $29.95

Categories: Child Psychiatry and Psychology, Counselling, Education, Educational Psychology, Self Esteem, Working with Children and Families
Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism

Merope Pavlides

"… [E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum"
- from the foreword by...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-867-2, 208pp, 2008, £13.99, $21.95

Category: Autism and Asperger Syndrome
The Art of Helping Others

Being Around, Being There, Being Wise

Heather Smith and Mark Smith

When searching for someone to help them reflect upon and improve their lives, people tend to be drawn towards those who are compassionate, committed and wise. This book is aimed at those who...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-638-8, 176pp, 2008, £16.99, $29.95

Categories: Counselling, Practical Theology
Dasha's Journal

A Cat Reflects on Life, Catness and Autism

T.O. Daria

'A heartwarming book providing insights into how autistic persons perceive and interact with the world as only a cat can. As Dasha "meows" about her human members of the family we learn how...

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-586-2, 176pp, 2008, £12.99, $17.95

Categories: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Fiction & Memoirs, Psychology

This new imprint publishes authoritative books on Tai Chi and Qigong for martial arts, health and wellbeing. It brings together the best in theory and practice from all over the world and is not allied exclusively to any one tradition.

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