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View book details for Stand Up for Autism
A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
When we tell someone that our child is autistic, the most common response is a sad face and an apologetic look. I hate it when people say "I'm sorry to hear that".Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be …
View book details for Dangerous Highs
Children and young people calling ChildLine about volatile substance abuse
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Based on an analysis of 356 calls made by children and young people to ChildLine between 1999 and 2003, this book provides a unique insight into the personal, social and emotional contexts in which children and young people are using …
View book details for Love and Grief
The Dilemma of Facing Love After Death
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
A welcome read for the lay person who has been bereaved and is now experiencing the difficulties of loving again.'- British Journal of Social Work'For someone who is wrestling with the dilemmas of a new relationship, this is a comforting …
View book details for Advocacy in Action
The Fourth Book of Speaking Up: A Plain Text Guide to Advocacy
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Advocacy for people with disabilities is widely practised, but what about self-advocacy? How often do parents or carers speak 'for' you and prevent you being heard? Do you know your rights within advocacy law? The four books in the Speaking …
View book details for Voicework in Music Therapy
Research and Practice
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
The voice is a powerful instrument in music therapy practice and this anthology of voicework techniques explores everything the practitioner and researcher needs to know in order to bring about successful vocal interventions across a broad range of client groups.Compiling …
View book details for A Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
More than Body, Brain and Breath
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This is a book for those actively engaged in or interested in spiritual ministry to persons with dementia. Shamy draws heavily upon her experience, making this book very personal in its approach. I appreciated this style, feeling that the anecdotes …
View book details for Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults
Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Remove our emotional bonds with family, colleagues and friends and few of us would want to go on living. Yet establishing and maintaining such bonds is particularly difficult for people on the autism spectrum. This volume contains over 200 enjoyable …
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Research into children and domestic violence in recent years has emphasized the importance of giving positive support to a non-abusive parent for effective child protection. But what exactly does positive support involve?Based on findings from six primary research studies carried …
View book details for Let's get it right
A toolkit for involving primary school children in reviewing sex and relationships education
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Let's get it right is a pack of 13 practical class-room activities for use at KS1 and KS2 for consulting children about what they learn in SRE, how it is taught and how it could be improved. The toolkit comes …
View book details for A Non-Violent Resistance Approach with Children in Distress
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Parents, teachers and other professionals often struggle to know how to deal with disruptive, abusive or aggressive behaviour. This book addresses the urgent need for a realistic, practical and effective approach to dealing with severe disruptive behaviour in children and …
View book details for Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome
A Guide for Parents
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Moving to a new school can be a daunting prospect for the child with Asperger syndrome, and parents are often left feeling powerless to help prevent the anxiety and loss of confidence which may ensue. Clare Lawrence's new book provides …
View book details for The Confusing World of Brothers, Sisters and Adoption
The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Siblings
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
For children who are adopted families can get complicated, and that's very true when it comes to brothers and sisters, or 'siblings'. Today The Adoption Club are exploring the confusing world of siblings. Some children have half-siblings, adopted siblings, step-siblings. …
View book details for Ageing, Disability and Spirituality
Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis on how ageing affects people who have mental health and developmental disabilities.The book presents ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older …
View book details for Working with Parents of Young People
Research, Policy and Practice
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This book provides practical guidance for a wide range of professionals working with parents and families, answering common questions such as 'How can parents facilitate their child's transition to secondary school?' and 'How can families best communicate about alcohol?'.Drawing on …
View book details for Against the Odds
An evaluation of child and family support services
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Looks child and family support services in one local authority, exploring the success of the service in preventing the removal of children from their families, and in resolving the problems experienced by them. The conclusions are relevant throughout England.The report …
View book details for An Aspie's Guide to Intimacy, Dating, Sex and Marriage
Been There. Done That. Try This!
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Intimacy, dating, sex and marriage are key daily stressors 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 relationship strategies that really work. …
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This book takes an in-depth look at spirituality and its continual expression in children, to support those working with children in developing their own perceptions and interaction with them.The authors outline exactly what is understood by contemporary spirituality, and discuss …
View book details for Top Tips for Asperger Students
How to Get the Most Out of University and College
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, …
View book details for Principles of Tibetan Medicine
What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you Revised Edition
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
As people increasingly seek alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practised for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa', or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical …
View book details for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions
Small Changes - Big Challenges
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum conditions. This book looks at the small transitions in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child with autism and offers simple …
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying is a popular resource designed to help adults talk to bereaved children and young people. Mary Turner explains the various aspects and stages of bereavement and offers useful insights into …
View book details for Music and Altered States
Consciousness, Transcendence, Therapy and Addictions
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
This international collection examines the opportunities for using music-induced states of altered consciousness to promote physical and mental healing, treat substance dependence, and in spiritual and palliative care.The contributors describe the successful use of altered states and their therapeutic potential, …
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Here is the haunting story of the great female poet Hung Tu, who flourished in the ninth century during one of the great periods of Chinese literature. The daughter of a Government official far from the capital, on the Silk …
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
`The effects of social context and social structure on health are well documented. The concept of social capital provides a slightly different take on the issue, as it attempts to discover the features of populations in different areas that are …
View book details for Understanding Costs and Outcomes in Child Welfare Services
A Comprehensive Costing Approach to Managing Your Resources
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Today's child welfare services operate under a limited supply of resources which are being stretched by economic cuts and an increasing number of referrals to children's social care. This book provides a comprehensive costing approach which examines how finite resources …
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