Kathy Hoopmann’s new book Inside Asperger’s Looking Out is already receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Following on from the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, this book uses a wide range of animals to show how the person with Asperger’s Syndrome views the world. One fan was so thrilled…

Presenting the third and final installment in the Practical Life Skills series of short videos by Jennifer Cook O’Toole, author of Asperkids: An Insider’s Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome. In this video, Jennifer discusses how Asperkids can help out around the house–for example, by feeding the dog. To conclude, Jennifer…

In his new book, school counsellor, teacher, youth worker, Psychodrama psychotherapist, trainer and author Nick Luxmoore explores the problems that arise when death is not openly discussed with young people and offers invaluable advice about how best to allay concerns without having to pretend that there are easy answers. He covers all of the key…

Having first-hand experience of the stress that parties and other social gatherings can bring for children with Autism Spectrum Conditions – and their parents – mum and author Kate Reynolds shares some essential Dos and Don’ts for parents and other party hosts, guests and planners from her new much-needed handbook, Party Planning for Children and Teens…

Rudy Simone is on a mission to prevent AS/non-spectrum relationships from breaking down because of a lack of information. Check out this video to find out more and for a great overview of her latest JKP book, 22 Things a Woman with Asperger’s Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know. In her latest book, Aspergirls author Rudy Simone…

JKP author Jennifer Cook O’Toole accepted her Distinguished Spectrumite Award at the GRASP Benefit in New York City on May 15. Here’s a clip of Jennifer’s humorous and inspiring impromptu speech from the event. We hope you will enjoy it as much as the audience did!

In this video, Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner explain their Play Therapy Dimensions Model, a decision-making tool that is already being used worldwide. The Play Therapy Dimensions Model allows play therapists to tailor their approach to the specific needs of the child. Practitioners are encouraged to be engaged and flexible during sessions, adapting their levels of…

In this series of videos, Deborah Plummer discusses the careful construction of the emotional environment in which the games and activities in her existing books are undertaken, which she calls ‘mindfulness play’, and which is discussed more comprehensively in her forthcoming book, Focusing and Calming Games for Children. A short introduction to mindfulness play Here,…

“I think it’s really important to stay in communication with us, as human being to human being – because we are still human beings with a spirit. And it’s spirit to spirit that we can really stay in touch.”

Brian R. King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an international consultant on the Autism Spectrum. He, his wife and their three sons are on the Autism Spectrum, and his social work practice focuses exclusively on working with the Autism community. Sharing his inspirational personal experiences and interweaving every chapter with practical tips, Brian’s…