Jessica Kingsley Publishers imprint: 1689 books
Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?
Why kids get confrontational in the classroom, and what to do about it
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2017
One of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react...
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom
Advice and Strategies for Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS).
Based on the successful experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides creative and easy-to-apply...
A Practical Guide to Fostering Law
Fostering Regulations, Child Care Law and the Youth Justice System
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
A Practical Guide to Fostering Law is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them.
It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to...
Little Volcanoes
Helping Young Children and Their Parents to Deal with Anger
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Young children can erupt like little volcanoes when they are feeling angry. It can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with, and can produce angry feelings in the parent or caregiver too.
This book is packed with advice and strategies for those working with children under five on how to understand...
Using Art Techniques Across Cultural and Race Boundaries
Working with Identity
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2017
With an international focus, this book considers how art techniques and exercises can be used in therapeutic work across cultural and race boundaries.
Drawing on her experience working in post-Apartheid South Africa, the author gives practical guidance on how to overcome resistance to the therapeutic...
Recording Skills in Safeguarding Adults
Best Practice and Evidential Requirements
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2011
Recording Skills in Safeguarding Adults is the comprehensive guide to keeping accurate, effective and complete records in safeguarding adults work.
This book explains why good record-keeping is essential: it covers crucial skills in recording, including how to write effectively; evidential...
An Aspie’s Guide to Accepting and Working with Change
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Change is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for coping strategies that really work. Temple Grandin, Lars Perner, Liane Holliday Willey, and more offer guidance based...
An Aspie’s Guide to Overcoming Poor Self-Esteem
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Low self-esteem is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for coping strategies that really work. Alexis Wineman, Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, and more offer guidance...
An Aspie’s Guide to Overcoming Depression
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2014
Depression is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for coping strategies that really work. Temple Grandin, Qazi Fazli Azeem, Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, and more offer...
Autism and Enablement
Occupational Therapy Approaches to Promote Independence for Adults with Autism
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) or a suspected diagnosis often have hidden needs that go unmet by public services. This book describes and analyses the Kent ASC enablement approach, a short-term intervention led by occupational therapy to promote people with ASC becoming more self-aware...
by Betty Rombout, Herman Jansen
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2013
AutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear of the many ways that people with autism have overcome challenges and used their autism traits for employment...
Parties, Dorms and Social Norms
A Crash Course in Safe Living for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2016
The late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life.
This handbook is filled with the information that young people with ASD say they want (and need) to know about alcohol and drugs, social media...
Video Interaction Guidance
A Relationship-Based Intervention to Promote Attunement, Empathy and Wellbeing
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is an effective intervention which builds positive relationships through filming and feedback sessions. By micro-analysing actions and communications in this way, clients are supported to resolve their current difficulties and increase their sensitivity and attunement...
by Alan M. Hultquist
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006
This book does exactly what it says on the tin! Hultquist deals with the causes, types and sub types of dyslexia. He explains how dyslexia is diagnosed and remediated and gives appendices on agencies, resources and practical classroom strategies. I would highly recommend this book to parents who have...