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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.
Navigating PDA in America
A Framework to Support Anxious, Demand-Avoidant Autistic Children, Teens and Young Adults
A primer explaining the anxious, demand avoidant, autistic profile known as PDA and a framework for supporting a child, teen or young adult who fits this profile at home, school and in the community.
Raising Capable Kids
The 12 Habits Every Parent Needs Regardless of their Child's Label or Challenge
A guide for parents to raising children who have been diagnosed as “different' - written by a parent and expert in educational psychology, with guidance on how to understand your child’s strengths and difficulties, set realistic and ambitious expectations and support and challenge them when needed.
The Teen's Guide to PDA
An illustrated guide to PDA for teens, written by Laura Kerbey, an autism consultant with over 20 years experience, and illustrated by Sunday Times bestselling author and PDA parent Eliza Fricker. Chapters include: managing anxiety, family and friends, sex and relationships, risky behaviours and gender identity and sexuality.
Conversations with Monsters
On mortality, creativity and neurodivergent survival
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
Written by autistic author, Niamh Garvey, with lively illustrations throughout, this is the ultimate guide for 8-12-year-olds to learn all about what being autistic actually means.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
How neurodivergent individuals can find their place and thrive
This is Who I Am
The Autistic Woman’s Creative Guide to Belonging
An explorative guide for women to help them work through the challenges arising from late autism discovery including understanding past behaviours, accessing support and developing a positive identity. Interweaving stories of lived experience with practical activities, this is the ideal dip-in/dip-out guide to achieving autistic self-acceptance.
Young, Autistic and ADHD
Moving into adulthood when you’re multiply-neurodivergent
Autistic ADHDer Sarah Boon opens the door on what it’s like as a young autistic ADHDer. Sharing invaluable tips and tricks that she has picked up along the way, this book is a companion guide to thriving when multiply neurodivergent.
A Grand Love
Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren
A guide for grandparents of trans children, written by Janna Barkin - mother to a trans son, and advocate for gender diverse people and their families - with interviews and stories from grandparents and children, a glossary of terms related to gender identity and further resources and reading.
Being Dyslexic, Being Us
The Amazing Talents and Strengths of Dyslexic Kids
Monogamy? In this Economy?
Finances, Childrearing, and Other Practical Concerns of Polyamory
A practical guide to the questions that come in the later stages of polyamorous relationships - with chapters on parenting, finance, households, metamours and breakup plans.
Parenting When You're Autistic
Tips and advice on how to parent successfully alongside your neurodivergence
This clear, supportive guide explores the joys and challenges of parenting as an autistic person. Clearly-structured sections including self care, special interests, meltdowns and shutdowns, building relationships, avoiding burnout and more help you to navigate the tough parts of raising children and enjoy the rewards.
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
A Handbook for Teens, Young Adults, and Those Who Care About Them
An empowering guide for Autistic teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood, with tips on successful allyship for friends and family. With real-life experiences from the Autistic community, this encouraging book is what you need to ensure home, education, work, and social experiences support your independence in the best way possible.
A Different Kind of Parenting
Neurodivergent families finding a way through together
In this honest, heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable systems, and shows them how life can become brighter.
All About PDA
An Insight Into Pathological Demand Avoidance
An enjoyable and highly informative introduction to the world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), accompanied by entertaining images of animals in the author’s popular style. This is the perfect overview of a little-understood and evolving condition, written for both PDA-ers, and those who support them.
Autistic Adulting
Real World Guidance for Autistic Adults and Allies
Through personal experience, helpful tips, affirmations, and more, in this guide autistic self-advocate Callum Stephen Howes aims to empower autistic individuals and educate allies. This invaluable resource suggests practical ways autistic adults can navigate and overcome hurdles they may encounter, and provides tips on how allies can support them.
Ready Eddie Go! Boardgames
Learning all about winning and losing!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie plays boardgames with his friends. He finds out about winning and losing, and how you can manage all the emotions that come with playing together.
Ready Eddie Go! Dressing Up
Playing pretend and trying new ideas!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie plays dressing up with his friends, and finds out pretending can be fun rather than scary!
Ready Eddie Go! New Haircut
Knowing what to expect at the hairdressers!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie gets his hair cut. He learns what to expect at the barbers, and that getting his hair cut can be fun!
Ready Eddie Go! Painting
Having fun with mess and mistakes!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie tries some painting - and finds out that its ok to get messy and to make mistakes. Art is all about enjoying yourself and having fun!
Ready Eddie Go! The Birthday Party
Finding out about parties with friends!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie goes to his friend Nina’s birthday party. He finds out what to expect at parties, as well as what he can do if they start to become a bit overwhelming. Eddie has a lot of fun with his friends!
Selling Out the Spectrum
How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back
How did we get here and what happens now? Tackling the big questions in relation to autism and science, this book examines the problematic relationship between scientific research and disability, the controversial history of studies into the condition, and what science can do to restore faith in its practices for the autistic community.
Talking the Talk About Autism
How to share and tell your story
Disclosing an autism diagnosis is an issue that pops up throughout people’s lives. This insightful book by leading autism advocate Haley Moss unpacks the challenges that disclosure presents at different stages from how to talk about autism with younger children and disclosing a child’s diagnosis, through to self-advocacy as an adult.
The ADHD Teen Survival Guide
Your Launchpad to an Amazing Life
Bold, fun and vibrantly illustrated, this book is the ultimate guide for teens wanting to learn more about ADHD and how they can live their best life.
Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD
A Self-Help Guide for Parents 2nd edition
Beyond Bananas and Condoms
The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Sex Education You Never Got at School
A shame-free, illustrated sex-ed guide for adults and young adults, that embraces queer, gender diverse and neurodiverse experiencesy, written by a qualified RSHE educator.
Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders
How to Start, Survive and Thrive in Leadership
A business and leadership guide for neurodivergent leaders, and leaders of the future, with insight into finding your own leadership style, the unwritten rules of management, well being and self care, and holding open the door for others.