“Committing to Adoption” by JKP author Patricia Irwin Johnston
This article was written by Patricia Irwin Johnston, author of Adoption is a Family Affair!: What Relatives and Friends Must Know (Revised Edition, Jessica Kingsley…
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The Life Story Book by JKP author Vera I. Fahlberg, M.D.
This article written by Vera I. Fahlberg, M.D., ancillary to material from A Child’s Journey Through Placement (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Jan. 2012), originally published by Perspectives…
Tips for Celebrating Halloween with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum by JKP author Kate Reynolds
JKP author Kate Reynolds (Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Avoid Meltdowns and Have Fun!) gives tips about planning…
Working with or supporting young people who self-harm
In this article Professor Carol Fitzpatrick gives her top tips for adults working with and supporting young people who self-harm whether you’re a parent, teacher,…
The transformative power of swimming for children on the autism spectrum – from Getting into the Game
“Swimming: What better program for a child on the spectrum? This is a team sport where an individual can benefit the team when they perform well, but doesn’t really disadvantage the team if he is having an off day.”
When Adopted Toddlers Reject Their Parents by JKP author Mary Hopkins-Best
This article written by Mary Hopkins-Best, adapted from her book Toddler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Jan. 2012), originally published by Perspectives Press,…
Eileen Riley-Hall Discusses Parenting Your Child with Special Needs
JKP author Eileen Riley-Hall (Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum) discusses growing as a parent along with your special needs child in her new article…
Hesitant to enroll your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in sports? Read on.
By Veronica Smith and Stephanie Patterson, authors of Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism. Research into the activity patterns of children…
Relationships Q&A for men with Asperger Syndrome: What can I do to make my female partner happy?
Adapted from What Men with Asperger Syndrome Want to Know About Women, Dating and Relationships, the new book by counsellor Maxine Aston which provides the answers to…
Eileen Riley-Hall Explores How to Get the Most Out of Summer for Kids with Special Needs
JKP author Eileen Riley-Hall (Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts) has written a helpful article for the Special-ism website…