Stories of Autistic Joy – “I wanted to make sure I centered joy, without painting a one-sided picture of life”
In Stories of Autistic Joy, Laura Kate Dale and 15 other autistic authors from around the world open the door and invite you to explore…
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In Troubled Times: How Gratitude and Liberation Art Promote Peace
This post was written by JKP author Amy Backos. Today is International Stress Awareness Day (November 1, 2023), and to encourage conversations and education around stress…
The Red Beast, Then and Now
In 2009, Jessica Kingsley Publishers released their very first colour picture book – The Red Beast, by K.I.Al-Ghani. This book went on to become a…
What is nature-based therapy?
What is nature-based therapy? This blog post was written by Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder, authors of Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies.…
Society, it’s not me, it’s you: The impact of societal messages on body image
This blog post was written by Dr. Sarah Pegrum, author of Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance…
Different Minds: Understanding Twice Exceptional Children
Different Minds provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. You can purchase the book here. 1) Can you…
When Art Saves Lives
Trigger Warning: Suicide This post was written by JKP author Marney Schorr. September is National Suicide Awareness Month and Sep 10, 2023 to Sep 16,…
Q&A with Authors of Songs of Discovery for Music Therapy
Q&A with Authors of Songs of Discovery for Music Therapy Music is the universal language at The Center for Discovery® (TCFD) in the Catskill Mountains…
Are We Really Friends? Advice from Autistic People on forming meaningful friendships
“I want to find friends who really want to hang out with me. Not just people who are nice, but people who make me feel…
THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF SONG: AMIR’S STORY
THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF SONG: AMIR’S STORY This blog post was written by JKP author Conio Loretto, MS, LCAT, MT-BC. Songs play an undeniable role…