Autism and Neurodiversity
JKP is the leading publisher in autism and related conditions, publishing authoritative and practical books for professionals, parents, children, and anyone whose life is touched by autism. Our books cover a range of topics including communication and development, relationships and social skills, teaching and assessment, parenting strategies and overcoming depression and anxiety.
Bestselling authors include Tony Attwood, Jennifer Cook O’Toole, Carol Gray, Luke Jackson and Donna Williams.
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Creative, Successful, Dyslexic
23 High Achievers Share Their Stories
Margaret Rooke, Foreword by Mollie King
Life with dyslexia can be challenging, but it can also fuel your creativity and drive. Filled with first-person stories contributed by well-known people, from Eddie Izzard to Darcey Bussell CBE, this inspiring book proves that dyslexia doesn't have to be a barrier to success. Learn More2015, Hardback, 9.57in x 6.77in / 243mm x 172mm, 240pp, AU$39.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-653-32016, Paperback / softback, 8.62in x 6.85in / 219mm x 174mm, 256pp, AU$26.99ISBN: 97817859206082015, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, AU$26.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-163-1 -
The Emotional Compass
How to Think Better about Your Feelings
Ilse Sand
Emotions are not always what they seem to be. Whether you're trying to comprehend your own feelings or someone else's, this book will give you the tools to better understand yourself and others on an emotional level. The author unpicks emotions such as anxiety, jealousy, anger, and happiness, and offers methods to cope when feelings get too strong. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 7.87in x 6.69in / 200mm x 170mm, 136pp, AU$23.99ISBN: 97817859212782016, Ebook, ePUB, 136pp, AU$23.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-392-5 -
Digital Kids
How to Balance Screen Time, and Why it Matters
Martin L. Kutscher, MD
Help children and young people to have healthy relationships with the internet with this handy book. Showing you when and why exposure to digital media becomes excessive and problematic, this book also provides practical steps for dealing with problems effectively. The book also includes advice for working with kids with ADHD and autism. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 6.57in / 215mm x 167mm, 144pp, AU$25.99ISBN: 97817859271262016, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, AU$25.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-296-6 -
A Parents' ABC of the Autism Spectrum
Stephen Heydt
This new user-friendly handbook, designed to support parents whose children have diagnosed with ASD, provides answers on a range of topics in brief articles arranged into alphabetical categories. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.18in / 216mm x 157mm, 224pp, AU$27.99ISBN: 97817859216432016, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, AU$27.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-435-9 -
Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum
Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton
Providing an immensely personal perspective on relationships on the autism spectrum, 26 contributors share what they have learned so far. With a diverse range of viewpoints, this is an intimate report on how people have made relationships work, how they have failed and how they have chosen to be on their own. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 6.46in / 218mm x 164mm, 272pp, AU$32.99ISBN: 97817859220602017, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, AU$32.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-484-7 -
Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum
Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton
Autism doesn't have to hold you back. In this empowering book, 28 authors with autism share how they overcame obstacles to enjoy life to the full, via transformative moments, newfound passions and downright determination. The inspiring message is that in spite of challenges and hardships, autism can accompany, or even galvanise, life's best bits. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 6.57in / 215mm x 167mm, 272pp, AU$32.99ISBN: 97817859220772017, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, AU$32.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-485-4 -
Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia
A Blueprint for Success
Margaret D. Malpas
Margaret Malpas and other high achievers such as Anna Devin and Lord Addington explain their ten-step recipe to matching dyslexia with success. Learn how to foster your creativity, passion, verbal influencing skills and more, making the most of your own traits and skills to unlock your full potential. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 216pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 97817859219882017, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-472-4 -
Transitioning Together
One Couple's Journey of Gender and Identity Discovery
Wenn B. Lawson and Beatrice M. Lawson
This heartfelt, honest memoir tracks Wenn Lawson's transition from female to male and the effect it had on his relationship. Co-written by Wenn and his partner, Beatrice, the book explores the highs and lows of their journey and how they arrived at a point of acceptance and celebration of their individual identities and identity as a couple. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.38in / 216mm x 162mm, 216pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 97817859210322017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-365-9 -
Unclouded by Longing
Meditations on Autism and Being Present in an Overwhelming World
Christopher Goodchild. Foreword by Thomas Moore, illustrated by Julie Lonneman
Mapped out in thoughtful, visionary prose, this book lights the way to clear-sighted, peaceful living. Informed by a combination of eastern and western philosophy, faith and the experiences of an author with autism, it examines the emotional challenges of modern life, and how to overcome them to live freely and tenderly. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.12in / 196mm x 130mm, 168pp, AU$26.99ISBN: 97817859212232017, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, AU$26.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-386-4 -
An Employer’s Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum
Marcia Scheiner (Integrate Autism Employment Advisors) with Joan Bogden, illustrated by Meron Philo
This is a comprehensive reference guide for managers and colleagues of people with Asperger's Syndrome. The book outlines the day-to-day workplace challenges faced by those with AS and then provides practical strategies to solve them in a respectful way. This book will help anyone engage with and support co-workers with AS to ensure mutual success. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.46in / 216mm x 164mm, 256pp, AU$39.99ISBN: 97817859274542017, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, AU$39.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-513-4
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