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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The FRIEND® Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism
Sharman Ober-Reynolds, Christopher J. Smith and Lori Vincent, with Holly Sokol and Sheri S. Dollin
With an emphasis on peer sensitivity and supportive environments, the FRIEND manual provides teachers with a wide variety of strategies to help school-aged children with social difficulties - such as attention deficit, anxiety, emotional or autism spectrum disorders - to successfully navigate social situations. Learn MoreOct 2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 224pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 9781785926273 -
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft®
A Step by Step Guide
Raelene Dundon, illustrated by Chloe Amber-Scott
An accessible guide to setting up Minecraft groups to promote social skills in children with autism. It has over 150 pages of session plans, visuals and handouts, as well as sets out a curriculum for educators and professionals to use in the classroom. Learn More2019, 224pp -
A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals
Edited by Kate Guastaferro and John R. Lutzker
Parents require effective training in order to support children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this book, leading authorities outline the research and evidence which underpins major parenting training programs, and provide guidance on how to effectively implement and adapt them in practice Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.14in / 230mm x 156mm, 272pp, CA$100.00ISBN: 97817859273552018, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, CA$100.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-440-3 -
Practical Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation in Students with Autism
Enhancing Engagement and Learning in the Classroom
Leslie Blome with Maureen Zelle
The authors' years of experience working with students with autism have helped them develop nine effective cognitive and language strategies for enhancing their engagement and learning in the classroom. This book includes tips for using each strategy, plus reasons why they work, as well as sample goals for regulation and a 'cheat sheet' overview. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 5.51in / 218mm x 140mm, 128pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859277822018, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-690-2 -
Helping Children Develop a Positive Relationship with Food
A Practical Guide for Early Years Professionals
Jo Cormack
This simple, insightful resource explains how to help children develop a healthy relationship with food. Giving practical guidance on how to support lasting positive eating behaviours in children, it includes valuable information and advice about how to resolve issues including fussy eating, obesity, and special needs related feeding difficulties. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.10in / 228mm x 155mm, 208pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859220842017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-486-1 -
Developing Empathy in the Early Years
A Guide for Practitioners
Helen Garnett
This accessible, hands-on guide offers practical advice for those working with young children on developing their empathetic practice and fostering empathetic settings. It explains how to use simple teaching methods, games and stories to promote empathetic behaviour in children. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 224pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 97817859214382017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-418-2 -
Becoming a STAR Detective!
Your Detective's Notebook for Finding Clues to How You Feel
Susan Young
An accompanying workbook for children to use in the group sessions of the STAR Programme that also includes individual exercises to be completed with a family member or care giver. Using the metaphor of a detective to understand personal emotions, children will learn skills of self-regulation, concentration, and problem-solving. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.76in x 7.24in / 248mm x 184mm, 128pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 97817859218032017, Ebook, PDF, 84pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-452-6 -
The STAR Detective Facilitator Manual
A Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention to Develop Skilled Thinking and Reasoning for Children with Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional and Social Problems
Susan Young
A psychoeducational group programme designed for children aged 8-12 with social, behavioural and emotional challenges. Presented as a manual with group sessions to be delivered by healthcare practitioners and individual coaching sessions for use with families, the CBT programme builds awareness of emotions, self-regulation, and critical reasoning. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 208pp, CA$49.95ISBN: 97817859216812017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$49.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-453-3 -
How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works
Landing on My Planet
Daniel B. LeGoff
Through a series of case histories of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who participated in LEGO® therapy, this book shows how and why this therapy is so effective. The book provides practical guidance and inspiration for professionals working with children to improve their social interaction skills. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.50in / 229mm x 165mm, 320pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 97817859271022017, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-290-4 -
Building Language Using LEGO® Bricks
A Practical Guide
Dawn Ralph and Jacqui Rochester. Foreword by Gina Gómez De La Cuesta
Harness the power of LEGO® bricks to promote essential skills in children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. This practical guide is full of information and tips on identifying areas of language need, how to implement and run interventions successfully, and how to measure progress. Learn More2016, 152pp
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