JKP Essentials
Understanding Stammering or Stuttering
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Parents and teachers of children who stammer (or stutter) may see their child suffering with embarrassment, frustration or anxiety but feel at a loss as to how best to help. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-268-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp
Subjects: Disability, Psychiatry and Psychology
Keywords: anxiety, child development, child psychology, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, counselling, education, mental health, parenting, pastoral care, self esteem, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, teenagers
Understanding Cerebral Palsy
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support available. Practical tips on everyday... more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-060-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp
Subject: Disability
Keywords: adolescence, augmentative communication, cerebral palsy, child development, children, communication, complementary therapies, constipation, diet, disability, early intervention, families, health care, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, mainstream education, messy play, occupational therapy, parenting, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, supported living
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an... more »
2011, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-074-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 208pp
Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: autism, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, communication, counselling, early intervention, education, families, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
Understanding Fragile X Syndrome
A Guide for Families and Professionals
Fragile X syndrome is one of the main causes of child developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders. A premutated form of the same gene is also the basis for neurological disabilities in adults. This book breaks down the complex science of this genetic disorder and provides the facts and... more »
2011, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-991-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 112pp
Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: autism, child development, child psychology, counselling, disability, early intervention, families, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
Understanding Facial Recognition Difficulties in Children
Prosopagnosia Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals
Can you imagine not being able to recognize those you know if they wore glasses, changed their hairstyle, or perhaps put on a hat? more »
2010, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-802-5, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp
Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, disability, education, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, sensory issues, special education
Understanding Dyspraxia
A Guide for Parents and Teachers
This fully-updated second edition of Helping Children with Dyspraxia has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about dyspraxia. more »
2010, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-069-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp
Subject: Parenting
Keywords: dyspraxia, parenting
Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-864-1, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 208pp
Subjects: Reference, Arts Therapies, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, arts therapies, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis
An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and other Professionals
'Understanding applied behaviour analysis is a book that I have been waiting for, for quite some time. It is easy to read, factually correct, scientifically rigorous, and not to long (116 pages, including index). I enjoyed reading it and I will be recommending it to my students.' more »
2007, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-860-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 120pp
Subjects: Education, Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Psychiatry and Psychology
Keywords: ADD, addiction, applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child psychology, children, education, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children
Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals
Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $20.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-521-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp
Subjects: Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care
Keywords: children, disability, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, sensory issues, special education
Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals
This easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present. more »
2007, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-593-0, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 176pp
Subjects: Education, Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, special education, speech and language therapy
Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide to Improving Coordination
'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.' more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-865-8, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp
Subjects: Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, disability, dyspraxia, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education
Dyslexia and Alternative Therapies
'A good book about how alternative therapies can help dyslexia. It mentions each therapy individually and explains what it is, how it works, how many sessions are needed, who will benefit, and if it can be done at home.' more »
2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-378-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp
Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: alternative therapies, children, complementary therapies, dyslexia, inclusive classroom, special education
An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals
'This book does exactly what it says on the tin! Hultquist deals with the causes, types and sub types of dyslexia. He explains how dyslexia is diagnosed and remediated and gives appendices on agencies, resources and practical classroom strategies. I would highly recommend this book to parents... more »
2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-833-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 112pp
Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: children, dyslexia, education, inclusive classroom, special education
Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
This book provides a comprehensive overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and specific learning disabilities. more »
2006, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-826-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 108pp
Subjects: Disability, Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, emotions, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
Children with Seizures
A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals
This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength. more »
2006, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-823-8, crown, 152pp
Subjects: Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, brain injury, child psychology, children, epilepsy, health care, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, social care, social work, special education
