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Health & Personal Development
Paperback. Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services, the book provides a window into how people with AS experience mental health issues, and what can be done to help. Editor(s): Beardon, Luke; Worton, Dean. Series Editor(s): Edmonds, Genevieve; Beardon, Luke. Series: Insider Intelligence. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051521
- ISBN
- 9781849051521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.84
€ 24.84
Paperback. This guide walks you through the entire journey of securing appropriate educational provision for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The author explains the implications of having, or not having, a diagnosis; how to obtain a Statement of SEN; how to find and secure an appropriate school; and how to work effectively with outside agencies. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JNSG2; VSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051538
- ISBN
- 9781849051538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. This book will help caregivers to reach out to young people having difficulty cooperating with treatment. It uses analogies and metaphors effectively to help explain eating disorders and the treatment process. Integrating medical, psychological, and narrative aspects, it encourages the reader to conceptualize each step towards health. Num Pages: 192 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: MMZD; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- Original
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051965
- ISBN
- 9781849051965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. This book is packed with advice and strategies for understanding and managing anger in children under five, with guidance on how to help a parent or caregiver to cope with their angry feelings too. The authors outline the different reasons children may feel, and offer strategies to combat negative feelings and minimize outbursts. Num Pages: 224 pages, Nine illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JNLA; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 176 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052177
- ISBN
- 9781849052177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.63
€ 23.63
Paperback. This book highlights the aspects of parties that can cause anxiety for those on the autism spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. It covers party invitations, prizes, food and venues, with chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers and will enable caregivers to plan stress free parties with ease. Num Pages: 160 pages, 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; VFX; WJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- Original
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052771
- ISBN
- 9781849052771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. AutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum and professionals who work alongside them that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear how they have overcome life challenges and used their autism traits for success in the workplace. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054379
- ISBN
- 9781849054379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.55
€ 22.55
Paperback. People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often struggle with change and this is magnified when it is part of their professional role to manage and lead change. Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, this practical guide provides advice and strategies on coping with and implementing change in the workplace. Series: Asperger's Employment Skills Guides. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8 black and white. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 245 x 13. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054713
- ISBN
- 9781849054713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.66
€ 29.66
Paperback. A collection of short stories and poems about death and dying. These moving and heartfelt pieces offer insights into the profound thoughts and emotions surrounding grief, bereavement, end of life and facing death. They offer readers the support of a shared experience, and the opportunity to open up about the difficult subject of death and dying. Editor(s): Kirkpatrick, Roger. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 8. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054904
- ISBN
- 9781849054904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.20
€ 15.20
Paperback. Are you a business person with Asperger Syndrome considering a new career path by going it alone, or a young graduate on the spectrum with a great business idea? This is a comprehensive guide to using Asperger skills to set up your own business and offers practical advice on the aspects of entrepreneurship that Asperger leaders may find difficult. Series: Asperger's Employment Skills Guides. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: KJH; KJVS; MJNA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 247 x 14. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055093
- ISBN
- 9781849055093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.28
€ 33.28
Paperback. People with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) often excel at public speaking, but there are key elements that they can find challenging. This book explains how to master public speaking with advice on preparation, delivery, gauging your audience, and surviving post-speech social events - all addressed from a unique Asperger perspective. Series: Asperger's Employment Skills Guides. Num Pages: 184 pages, 13 black and white. BIC Classification: CBP; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055161
- ISBN
- 9781849055161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.41
€ 33.41
Paperback. Encouraging wellbeing in the entire family, this book shows how foster and adoptive parents can promote physical and emotional health for those in their care. It includes tips and techniques for mindfulness, yoga poses for relaxation, recipes for healthy eating, and suggestions for ways in which carers can support each other. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VFM; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 173. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056649
- ISBN
- 9781849056649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.63
€ 23.63
Paperback. Insightful and inspiring presentations by the foremost dementia advocate, compiled here for the first time, provide new ways of understanding dementia and better ways to ensure that the voices of people with dementia are heard. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSM; MJND; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 176 x 246 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056717
- ISBN
- 9781849056717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.84
€ 24.84
Paperback. When Liane's son Mickey was first diagnosed with autism, she blamed herself. Two decades later, older and wiser, she reaches out to other families with this candid memoir. Sometimes heart-wrenching, often funny, but always honest, this book is an eye-opening example of how a family learned not just to survive, but to thrive with autism. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 236 x 36. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057158
- ISBN
- 9781849057158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.13
€ 20.13
Paperback. Carrie's son Jack sees days of the week as colors, has an astounding memory for birthdays, and is terrified of dogs - he also has autism. In this moving memoir, Carrie shows the realities of daily life parenting a family of five and supporting her son's special needs giving us a fascinating view into Jack's unique mind and a family built on love. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; MJNA; VFJB; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057271
- ISBN
- 9781849057271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.41
€ 16.41
Paperback. Practical interventions to reduce stress and anxiety and improve the wellbeing and development of children on the autism spectrum. Focusing on how to regulate the environment, nutrition, emotional self, and energy, the step-by-step approach includes exercises, recipes and a wealth of expert advice. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 355 x 26. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057486
- ISBN
- 9781849057486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.04
€ 20.04
Paperback. Blunt, witty and honest, Tess Regan's collection of short stories, poems and illustrations tell a personal tale of alcoholism, Asperger's syndrome and an unusual spiritual journey. They will be invaluable reading for anyone on the autism spectrum dealing with alcoholism or mental illness, their friends, family and the associated professionals. Num Pages: 136 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; MJNA; VFJB; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057615
- ISBN
- 9781849057615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.41
€ 16.41
Paperback. Adoption authority Sherrie Eldridge offers personal, life-affirming advice to adoptees who have mixed emotions about adoption. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057745
- ISBN
- 9781849057745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. This book presents an enjoyable, simple model for tackling anxiety in children and teens with ASD, by building up tolerance to anxiety triggers, decreasing meltdowns and eliminating anxiety responses to fears and phobia. It covers common scenarios which can be adapted to suit the needs of each individual child or teen. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB; VFJP; VFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057882
- ISBN
- 9781849057882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. The authors present strategies for engaging children in fun activities to aid positive attachment between a parent or carer and their child. Each game is designed with specific age groups in mind, and activities are recommended to target specific needs in children that affect attachment, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Num Pages: 168 pages, B&W photographs. BIC Classification: VFXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 304 x 253 x 12. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849057950
- ISBN
- 9781849057950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. Coach Yourself through the Autism Spectrum offers an opportunity to access your inner creativity, resourcefulness, strengths, and abilities in order to create positive change in your family. Short sections on common problems such as visits to the doctor, community outings, bullying and child care make this book easy to read from start to finish. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058018
- ISBN
- 9781849058018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.94
€ 24.94
Paperback. Mindick provides an explanation of the types, causes, and characteristics of prosopagnosia. Providing an insider's perspective on the condition, she suggests ways to recognize the signs of facial recognition difficulties in children, and offers specific ideas for ensuring that they are properly supported in their learning and social development. Series: JKP Essentials. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JNSG2; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058025
- ISBN
- 9781849058025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.23
€ 21.23
Paperback. Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058094
- ISBN
- 9781849058094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.25
€ 27.25
Paperback. When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his life. Here, she shares the story of her journey and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and changed their lives for the better. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; MJW; MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058247
- ISBN
- 9781849058247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.78
€ 29.78
Paperback. This book takes a comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face. It guides parents through the initial hurdles of choosing the right lawyer for their case, and explains exactly how to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: VSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058254
- ISBN
- 9781849058254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.78
€ 29.78