Kevin Thinks is recognised by the CBCA
We are delighted to announce that Kevin Thinks by Gail Watts has been named as Notable Book by The Children’s Book Council of Australia. Kevin Thinks has…
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Gail Watts reports back on WAAM celebrations in Melbourne
Gail Watts author of Kevin Thinks provides an update on how World Autism Awareness Day was marked in Melbourne, Australia. As you can see, Gail was joined by a very…
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomatoe. So What? by Liane Holliday Willey
Best-selling JKP author Liane Holliday Willey (Pretending to be Normal, Safety Skills for Asperger Women, and others) is credited with coining the term ‘Aspie’ to…
Starry, Starry Life: The Gift of An Asperkid’s “Launch Pad”
Lately, I’ve noticed an interesting fashion trend popping up all over the place. Nebulas. They’re silkscreened onto leggings and computer keyboard decals. They’re set into…
Reasons to be cheerful by John Clements
John Clements is a clinical psychologist with over forty years’ experience. A specialist in the field of developmental disabilities, in this blog post John reflects on…
Michael Barton on the Importance of World Autism Awareness Day
This is an important day in the calendar for autistic people. If only ordinary people (or neurotypicals as people with autism like to call non…
OFFICE SPACE—An Article by Award-Winning JKP author Jennifer Cook O’Toole
While they shouldn’t be, doctors’ offices can be intimidating to a lot of people. And to those of us who live with and love Asperkids,…
JKP author Barbara Bissonnette Shares Helpful Insight for New Employees
Career coach and author Barbara Bissonnette shares helpful advice from her forthcoming book, Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success, on how…
Using Mindfulness Practices to Develop Calm in Asperger’s Syndrome, with Chris Mitchell
As well as helping to develop calm through cultivating the mind, mindfulness practice, including meditation and yoga, can also aid quality of life by tuning…
JKP author Cara Koscinski Highlights the Importance of Play in Occupational Therapy
JKP author Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/L, The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs, explains how play can benefit your special needs…