“I don’t feel bad about who I am anymore” – Wenn Lawson reflects on the positive experiences of his transition
I began my transition of physically moving from my cis-gender (assigned female at birth) to the man I am now seen to be, only 4…
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“There’s no going back now!” CJ Atkinson on what Trans Day of Visibility means to them
We asked author CJ Atkinson what Trans Day of Visibility means to them personally. International Trans Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 as a…
Tony Attwood on autism – how our understanding and approach has developed over the last 30 years
To mark JKP’s 30th anniversary year Tony Attwood has written about JKP’s role in developing the world’s understanding of and approach to autism. In this article he also touches upon his…
How Disney films can help you talk to your child about adoption
Read an exclusive extract from Adoption at the Movies Chapter 5: Disney Films “Disney produces films that are loved by people of all ages, and…
When did it all go wrong between social work and the media?
To mark JKP’s 30th anniversary year, Martin Barrow discusses the relationship between social work and the media, and the negative impact it has on society’s…
Emotions of Suicide Loss
Reaching out to fellow Aspies, Lisa Morgan proffers her insight and advice to ensure that others on the autism spectrum don’t have to face suicide…
How to compile a life story book for an adopted or fostered child
Joy Rees, author of Life Story Books for Adopted and Fostered Children, gives her advice on how best to compile a life story book for…
The musical nature of human communication
Rhythm of Relating by Stuart Daniel “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (it was the nineties in Edinburgh) I enjoyed getting…
How Star Wars can help you talk to your child about adoption
Read an exclusive extract from Adoption at the Movies In his new book Adoption at the Movies, based on the popular blog by the same…
The University Years: Claire Eastham discusses living with social anxiety
University can be a difficult time for anyone, but throwing social anxiety into the mix just makes it that much harder. Claire Eastham, author of…