August 10, 2011May 8, 2017Adoption and Fostering

Using analogies and metaphors to understand and help defeat a child’s eating disorder – An Interview with Ahmed Boachie and Karin Jasper

“The analogies and metaphors in our book help parents understand eating disorders in a way that allows them to ally themselves with treatment rather than with the eating disorder. Children who believe that others grasp their experience find it easier to open up. They feel understood, respected, appreciated, and supported, thus decreasing their guilt and improving their listening.”

July 19, 2011Adoption and Fostering

VIDEO: A chat with Dr Paul Taylor, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr Paul Taylor is an experienced consultant paediatrician working in a regional general hospital in New Zealand. He specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), working…

July 7, 2011Autism

JKP attends the NAS ‘Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour’ Conference in London

JKP attended The National Autistic Society’s conference on Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour held at Kensington Town Hall in London on the 6th July. The…

June 30, 2011Adoption and Fostering

From Anxiety to Meltdown – An Interview with Deborah Lipsky

“once people understand meltdown triggers and why they occur the enviroment can be modified to help reduce the number of meltdowns. And more compassion instead of critism can be offered to us because we feel awful afterwards; feelings of remorse and regret are common because we didn’t want it to occur. It isn’t like we have a “quota” of so many meltdowns we need to have in a day. It just happens due to overwhelming factors beyond our (the autistic person’s) control.”

May 26, 2011Adoption and Fostering

JKP author Mary Mountstephen meets with educators and students in Kuala Lumpur

This Spring, JKP author Mary Mountstephen was invited to Singapore and Malaysia to give a presentation based on her book, How to Detect Developmental Delay…

May 20, 2011July 4, 2017Adoption and Fostering

NEW resources on Using Massage with Children on the Autism Spectrum

This week the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) has been holding events across the UK to promote baby massage as part of its National Baby…

May 16, 2011Autism

Growing Interest in Linda Miller’s 5P Approach brings new Training Courses to Central London

The 5P Approach, featured in Linda Miller’s book Practical Behaviour Management Solutions for Children and Teens with Autism, is gathering a rapidly growing number of…

April 27, 2011Autism

Understanding Your Autism Spectrum Disorder – JKP author Penny Kershaw talks about her new workbook for students

“I hope that young people reading this book will learn that autism is primarily a difference and not necessarily always a disorder; there are many positive sides to the autistic thinking style. A diagnosis of autism should enable the young person to develop their awareness both of themselves and others, which should help relationships to develop. Throughout the book, I have tried to explain why neuro-typicals behave in a certain way that should alleviate any anxiety or frustration that the young person may experience.”

April 26, 2011Adoption and Fostering

Geoff Platt, PhD on Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump

Geoff Platt, PhD, has worked as a lecturer in Sport Science for ten years, most recently working as a senior lecturer and course director in…

April 14, 2011Adoption and Fostering

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders – An Interview with Dr. Virginia Cowen

“A child who displays aversion to touch can be taught how to understand touch—essentially learning to differentiate between normal and painful sensations. I have found that a systematic approach to massage is very important for children with autism spectrum disorders. When they learn what to expect, they are better able to relax and receive massage.”