Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities
Mel Gadd’s book, Masturbation Autism and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is a frank and thorough guide to societal, cultural and religious…
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Our Autistic Daughter’s Struggle to be Understood
Our Autistic Daughter’s Struggle to be Understood Why Can’t You Hear Me? is the story of Colette McCulloch, an extraordinary young woman, her struggles with…
The Mental Health of Children and Young People Survey
The NHS Digital report on this survey of the mental health of children and young people in England was published on 22nd November 2018 and is…
Improving the Psychological Wellbeing of Children – A World Mental Health Day Blog
Over recent years, every survey has indicated both an increase in psychological distress amongst children and young people and a serious lack of capacity in…
A new model of care for older people? Yes, that is possible.
Between 2014 and 2015, the Abbeyfield Society commissioned a survey on the spiritual life of their staff and residents. The findings were far more wide-ranging…
How has adoption changed professionally in the past 30 years?
Bestselling author of Creating Loving Attachments and clinical psychologist Kim Golding reflects upon the major changes in the world of adoption over the past 30…
Child Sexual Exploitation after Rotherham Book Launch
Child Sexual Exploitation after Rotherham Understanding the Consequences and Recommendations for Practice TUESDAY 25th July 2017 – 13:00 – 17:00 Room 0026, Kingston Hill…
The importance of positive communication for older adults
Robin Dynes, author of ‘Positive Communication: Activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults’ explains the reasoning behind his book. We belong…
How has the field of dementia care changed in the past 30 years?
Dementia Awareness Week 14-20 May 2017 To mark JKP’s 30th anniversary year, Professor Dawn Brooker writes for us on the challenges and achievements of 30…
How important is empathy within our care system?
Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist, and author of Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous?, Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?, Confused, Angry, Anxious? and Sulky, Rowdy, Rude?, based…