UBC Press proudly distributes Jessica Kingsley Publishers in Canada. A selection of JKP titles are available on our website. If you're interested in a title not available on our website, please contact us or our distributor, UTP Distribution.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference.
The company was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to now publish over 250 books a year. JKP is known for long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently they have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology. JKP has a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger. In 2016, JKP was awarded Independent Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year by the British Book Industry Awards.
In 2006 a new imprint, Singing Dragon, was born.
What to Feed an Asperger?
How to go from three foods to three hundred with love, patience and a little sleight of hand
- Copyright year: 2015
Inside Transracial Adoption, Second Edition
Strength-based, Culture-sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter-country or Domestic Adoptive Families That Don't "Match"
Transracial adoption is a lifelong journey, complex and challenging. But it can work well for kids and families when parents are prepared to form new ideas and look at it from a different perspective.
- Copyright year: 2013
Can I tell you about ADHD?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Meet Ben – a young boy with ADHD. Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective.
- Copyright year: 2013
Ed says U said
Eating Disorder Translator
When an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help.
- Copyright year: 2012
A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments
Details 14 of the most popular treatments for autism, offering balanced overview of each treatment with current opinion and scientific data
- Copyright year: 2012
Inside Asperger's Looking Out
From the best-selling author of All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, this is the perfect introduction to how Aspies see and experience the world, told from their own perspective, for the people in their lives.
- Copyright year: 2012
Direct Work with Vulnerable Children
Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication
The ability to build a trusting relationship is essential when working with vulnerable children. Through the use of numerous engaging games and activities developed over 20 years of working with abused and neglected children, this book shows how these lines of communication can be opened up through effective engagement with the child's world.
- Copyright year: 2012
Asperkids
An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
- Copyright year: 2012
Can I tell you about Epilepsy?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction to epilepsy for children from the age of 7.
- Copyright year: 2012
The Asperger Children's Toolkit
This handy volume explores key issues children with AS encounter, and includes interactive games and activities to promote mutual understanding.
- Copyright year: 2012
Starving the Anger Gremlin
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People
This imaginative workbook shows young people how to starve their anger gremlin and control their anger effectively.
- Copyright year: 2012
Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs
Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills
A practical introduction to using gardening with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs to teach valuable social, emotional and sensory skills.
- Copyright year: 2012
Nurturing Adoptions
Creating Resilience after Neglect and Trauma
Provides professionals with the knowledge they need on neglect and trauma and how to help adoptive families.
- Copyright year: 2012
Autism All-Stars
How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
Writers from around the world - including Temple Grandin, Donna Williams, Deborah Lipsky, and Wendy Lawson -- share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum.
- Copyright year: 2011
The Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Written from personal experiences by three women married to men on the Autism Spectrum who interviewed over a hundred people in their situation, this book explores all the common areas of difficultly in an Asperger and non-spectrum relationship from both perspectives.
- Copyright year: 2011
Trueman Bradley: Aspie Detective
Trueman Bradley – Aspie Detective is a fantasy adventure that will capture the imagination of anyone interested in Asperger's Syndrome.
- Copyright year: 2011
Maintaining Recovery from Eating Disorders
Avoiding Relapse and Recovering Life
Written with the aim of helping those in recovery discover their own unique insights and passions and awaken a desire to enjoy life to the fullest, this positive and life-affirming book will be an invaluable aid for anyone in recovery from an eating disorder.
- Copyright year: 2011
A Parent's Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders
Spotting the Stealth Bomber and Other Symbolic Approaches
This book is packed with metaphorical explanations that will allow parents and caregivers to ally themselves with treatment rather than the eating disorder, and take positive steps with their child towards a full and lasting recovery.
- Copyright year: 2011
How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, Can Become Resilient, Be More Optimistic, Enjoy Humour, Be Kind, and Increase Self-Efficacy
This complete "toolkit" provides teachers, parents, and other caregivers with everything they need to know to use positive psychology strategies to support children with ASD.
- Copyright year: 2011
A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Essential Information for Parents and Professionals
This concise and straight-talking guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder will ensure parents, carers, teachers and other professionals feel confident, informed and able to cope with the road ahead.
- Copyright year: 2011