Start the summer holidays with a smile
Download a free activity sheet to use in the last few days of term. This activity sheet is designed to help children understand and express…
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers attends the 44th Autism Society National Conference and Exposition
Earlier this month, Jessica Kingsley Publishers returned to The Autism Society’s annual conference. This year we were back on the east coast in downtown Pittsburgh,…
The magic of puppetry in dementia care
In this post Karrie Marshall, author of Puppetry in Dementia Care, describes using the power of puppetry to engage with emotions that go beyond words…
Helping children manage their stress, anxiety and anger
Kate Collins-Donnelly, author of Starving the Stress Gremlin, Starving the Anxiety Gremlin and Starving the Anger Gremlin, has specially produced these free progress evaluation sheets…
Tips on Transitioning to the Flexibility of Summer for Children with Special Needs from JKP author and Occupational Therapist Cara Koscinski
SUMMER! It’s here! Most families look forward to summer relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can be the cause of…
Two JKP/SD Books Win Gold Medals in the 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards!
ForeWord Reviews is a quarterly print journal dedicated to reviewing independently published books to provide booksellers, librarians, agents, and publishing professionals with reviews of the…
15% off Practical Mathematics when you order online
Do you want to help a child with ASD or learning difficulties improve their maths skills? Order a copy of Practical Mathematics from the JKP…
Identify the signs of OCD at school
Amita Jassi, author of ‘Can I tell you about OCD?’ explains some of the common obsessions and compulsions experienced by people with the disorder and…
Unlocking potential with dynamic assessment
Fraser Lauchlan, co-author of ‘Improving Learning through Dynamic Assessment’, explains how the approach was first developed and how using this method of assessment can lead…
Healing with body, movement and soul – a Q&A with Jill Hayes
In this Q&A Jill Hayes, author of ‘Soul and Spirit in Dance Movement Psychotherapy’, explains why a transpersonal approach to Dance Movement Psychotherapy is so…