This week is Dementia Awareness Week in the UK, so we thought it would be the perfect time to share an extract from one of our classic books on using reminiscence to improve the quality of life for people with dementia. This excerpt has been taken from the book Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today  by Pam Schweitzer and…

The below article has been excerpted from the forthcoming book, Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation 2nd edition by Ellen Sarasohn Glazer and Evelina Weidman Sterling (June 2013), published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Egg donation—how did it all begin? There are published records from as early as the late 1800s of experiments conducted on women…

Would you like to review one of our newest books? Enter today to get a free copy of Practical Mathematics for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Delays by Jo Adkins and Sue Larkey? Practical Mathematics provides a set of simple, hands-on strategies and tools for teaching key mathematics concepts to children with an autism spectrum…

Chris Mitchell author of Asperger’s Syndrome and Mindfulness considers how mindful thinking can reduce recurring episodes of depression and feelings of low self esteem. Many adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, including myself, have obtained their diagnosis following a period of depression. An Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis is a starting point in gaining a stronger understanding of who you are. It may…

Jo Adkins and Sue Larkey authors of ‘Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Delays’ (2013)  explain their successful three step approach to making maths fun for young learners. It is a myth that all children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are good at mathematics. Mathematics is a skill that…

If you’re an adoptive/foster parent or prospective parent, we’ve put together this booklet of new and bestselling titles you might find interesting. Feel free to browse, share and email the booklet with anyone you think might be interested.    If you’d like to print off a copy of the booklet, simply click here to download…

Kay Al-Ghani explains how a fun resource based on her book The Red Beast can help children with Asperger Syndrome to control their anger. As part of my job, it is my privilege to work with many children with ASD who work hard to cope with life in a mainstream setting. Sometimes their best efforts…

Our latest catalogue on Dementia and Elder Care is now available. With full information on our new and bestselling titles, this catalogue is a tremendous resource not only for those working with people affected by dementia, but also for family members, friends and anyone who works with the elderly. The catalogue includes practical books for…

Throughout World Autism Awareness Month 2013, our readers were offered the opportunity to ask JKP authors a question of their choice. Will Hadcroft answers your questions on living with Asperger syndrome. Will’s video response covers the topics of adult diagnosis, understanding social cues and how best to handle tricky social situations.     Will Hadcroft is the…

After many hours of the same dull drone – auditory chewing gum that has long since lost its flavour or interest – there is a sudden, almost imperceptible change in the humming of the plane’s engines. I glance outside and see that, at last, we are over the Nevada desert. Only an hour or so now until…