What it means to be a transitions social worker
Jill Hughes and Natalie Lackenby are part of a Young Adults Team in Worcestershire that has a dedicated focus on supporting young people with disabilities…
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Everyday Transition Techniques
In this post Paddy-Joe, the inspiration for Create a Reward Plan for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome and Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through…
What to look forward to in 2014?
It’s January, for some of us this is a time of hibernation – preserving energy and warmth after a busy Christmas. For Suzie Franklin and…
Transition Talk – Josh Muggleton answers your questions.
During World Autism Awareness Month we invited members of our Facebook page to ask JKP authors a question of their choice and we were overwhelmed by the…
Preparation for Independence—Is Your Student Ready for a New School Year?
Christy Oslund, Co-ordinator of Student Disability Services in the Dean of the Students’ Office at Michigan Technological University, shares helpful tips for parents on preparing…
Teaser Tuesday – Downloadable ‘Mini-Maps’ to Encourage Task Analysis for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Visual Supports for Visual Thinkers is an essential resource of easy-to-use ideas for mainstream and special education teachers. Packed with simple, effective tools to assist…
Tips on Transitioning to the Flexibility of Summer for Children with Special Needs from JKP author and Occupational Therapist Cara Koscinski
SUMMER! It’s here! Most families look forward to summer relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can be the cause of…
C’mon everybody – get writing!
Vanessa Rogers is the author of Working with Young Women, Working with Young Men, Let’s Talk Relationships, 101 Things to Do on the Street amongst…
Common Interview Questions and What They Mean – from The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome
In this extract from The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome, career development coach and author Barbara Bissonnette translates some common…
Understanding Adult Survivors of Domestic Violence in Childhood: Still forgotten, still hurting
JKP authors Gill Hague, Ann Harvey and Kathy Willis explain why their new book Understanding Adult Survivors of Domestic Violence in Childhood: Still forgotten, still…