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Archive for March 2011


Video: Michael Mandelstam, author of ‘How We Treat the Sick: Neglect and Abuse in our Health Services’

How We Treat the Sick

In this video series, Michael Mandelstam talks about his new book, How We Treat the Sick, which shows beyond question that neglectful care is a systemic blight, rather than mere local blemish, within the UK’s health services. In the book, Mandelstam analyses the causes and factors involved, reveals the widespread denial and lack of accountability on the part of those

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“I realized that I could help others find their voice” – An Interview with America X. Gonzalez, co-author of Speech in Action

America X. Gonzalez

“Speech in Action works well with children on the autism spectrum is because it is fun…If the student is bored out of his or her mind they won’t pay enough attention to learn anything. On the other hand, if they are actively engaged in a lesson they will pay enough attention to allow the information to enter their brains. They might need some repetition to completely learn the concept but since the activities are fun the kids beg us to do them all the time.”

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Rehabilitation Through the Arts at Sing Sing: An Interview with Brent Buell, contributor to ‘Performing New Lives’

Performing New Lives - Brent Buell interview

“We all spend much of our lives building up defenses against an unfriendly world, an uncomprehending universe. That surely is true of the men I met and taught in prison. They were like me. They were tough guys hoping that someone somewhere could reach that almost-forgotten part of them, break it loose, set it free and let them feel human again. After all, to portray a character is to find that character’s heart—and in the process to find your own.”

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Dr Yvonne Yates on using Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents

Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents

“I’ve found Human Givens to be especially useful with children and adolescents because they generally crave interactions with others who give them their full attention, and are interested in what they have to say. They take well to setting their own goals, and identifying their personal resources, which helps them to address their areas of difficulty. They also enjoy working creatively to build up their skills, and meet their needs, which the approach allows for.”

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Sushi and other objets trouvés at the book launch of ‘Inspiring Creative Supervision’

Posted on March 21st, 2011 in Arts therapies, JKP news, Social work & social care
JKP authors Caroline Schuck (right) and Jane Wood

JKP was thrilled to attend the launch of Caroline Schuck (pictured right) and Jane Wood‘s new book, Inspiring Creative Supervision, last week at the University of Westminster, UK, where Caroline and Jane both teach supervision skills and reflective practice. Sylvina Tate, Practitioner Development Theme Leader in the School of Life Sciences at the university, opened proceedings

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Deborah M. Plummer launches her latest activities book on communication skills

JKP Commissioning Editor, Stephen Jones, with author Deborah M. Plummer

This week, JKP Commissioning Editor Steve Jones was thrilled to attend the launch of Deborah M. Plummer‘s brand new book, Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills: Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists at Trinity House, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, where Deborah is Senior Lecturer in Health Studies. Deborah is a much-loved author of authoritative

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Aspies on Mental Health – Editor Luke Beardon talks about the latest book in the ‘Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome’ series

Dr Luke Beardon

“I was humbled by the contributions [to this book]; the openness, willingness, and selflessness of the accounts are stunning. The stark reality of the experiences of the contributors is extremely powerful, and I can only hope that professionals reading the book really do take to heart what people are saying, and the devastating effect mental health can have on people with AS.”

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Bestselling JKP Resources for World Social Work Day 2011

Posted on March 15th, 2011 in JKP news, Social work & social care
World Social Work Day logo

Today is World Social Work Day and a perfect opportunity for us to join you in celebrating the important and challenging work that social workers do every day to make a difference! This annual event, organised by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), focuses on social work contributions to society and is part of

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Video: Get the mouth AND body moving for best results in teaching communication skills

Speech in Action

Lois Jean Brady, co-author with America X. Gonzalez and Jim Elliott of Speech in Action, was recently interviewed on the Autism Hangout about the book and about teaching communication skills by combining speech and language pathology with physical education:   Lois Brady is a Speech Language Pathologist with 20 years’ experience, America X. Gonzalez is

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JKP authors to speak at the 5TH Annual Grace Curtis “Stand Up and Be Counted” Conference

Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center

“I became increasingly more interested in Asperger syndrome and females as my daughter got older. I really wanted her to grow-up in a very informed culture, a place where women on the spectrum were seen as lovely beacons of light with precious insight to share. It seems to me we are only beginning to uncover the potential of the Aspie female.”

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