Autism, ADHD and other Neurodiversity from Jessica Kingsley Publishers

05/12/2024

"What a fantastic book! The Energy Accounting system in this book is simple yet thorough, and can be introduced into ones life without any huge lifestyle overhaul or additional stress. I feel certain that this book will help many autistic people to reduce, and even avoid, episodes of autistic burnout. I will definitely be using this Energy Accounting system in my own life."

- Niamh Garvey, author of 'Looking After Your Autistic Self' and 'Being Autistic (and what that actually means)'

https://bit.ly/3ZIOdLP

04/12/2024

Whether you struggle with time management throughout the year or find it particularly difficult during this season, The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD allows you to work through procrastination and how to curb any negative feelings around procrastination.

Procrastination and ADHD go hand in hand so how do you start working towards a more focused mindset?Risa Williams has been where you are and is now ready to share invaluable tools and strategies she has learned along the way to help you catch those sneaky forms of procrastination before they catch y...

04/12/2024

In this heartfelt post, author Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton reflects on the intersections of autistic identity, the worries & beauty within it, and how their journey impacts their belief in social justice.
Read it here: https://fullspectrummama.blogspot.com/2024/12/shetheyme.html

04/12/2024

"I’ve lived with ADHD and autism all my life – this is what it’s like to have both" - https://bit.ly/4eAMPyF

Imagine having a brain that is at constant war with itself. Desperate to fit in, yet determined to escape social situations. Obsessively creating complex structures for stability, but just as predictably smashing them all up. Chronically overwhelmed, yet unable to say no. That’s the reality of liv...

04/12/2024

"Camille helped me to know it was ok to be me and to have the confidence to try to figure out who I am without the mask. She helped me see that I am not alone and others feel like I do."
- Imogen, age 11

Learn more - https://bit.ly/3CUBLj4

Hi! I am Camille, the Chameleon. I'm very proud to say that, like you, I am autistic.I have amazing talents but I'm also very good at camouflaging my difficulties and the trouble is that I don't let my true autistic colours shine through. Do you want to find out how to really be yourself? With the h...

04/12/2024

Welcome to our collection of gifting recommendations this holiday season! We have books that will speak to a variety of people - helpfully broken down into themed categories - get browsing below.

Enjoy 25% off all paperback and hardback formats in this collection, using code GIFTS24 at checkout. Offer ends Dec 31st.

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is the leading publisher of books on autism, social work, arts therapies and related subjects, publishing for both professionals and the general reader.

02/12/2024

COMING SOON: Energy Accounting, by Maja Toudal and Tony Attwood

"If you've ever wondered where your precious energy vanishes whilst simply tending to the basic stuff of life, this fabulously informative and practical guide will most certainly help you plug any leaks and top yourself back up again."
- Steph Jones, Psychotherapist and Author

pre-order today https://bit.ly/3ZIOdLP

28/11/2024

26/11/2024

The crisis in autism research speaks to us all – here’s why...

Selling Out The Spectrum is a deep-dive into how researchers lost the trust of the autistic community, and how they can win it back.

25/11/2024

"Siena's book is like having the big sister you always wished you had!

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide is EXACTLY what the title described, I cannot recommend it highly enough."

- Dr Nancy Doyle, CEO and founder of Genius Within

https://bit.ly/3UEyH0x

21/11/2024

OUT NOW!

Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back

What readers are saying:
"After recently reading the Ellie Middleton books, a memoir by Melanie Sykes and Fern Brady and also some books by Kate Fox, I’ve been looking for more good quality non fiction books on this topic. Great writing, excellent content. Will look for more from this author" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get your copy today - https://bit.ly/3ZiMsV2

When trust breaks down, how do we begin to fix it? Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been l...

21/11/2024

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is the leading publisher of books on autism, social work, arts therapies and related subjects, publishing for both professionals and the general reader.

20/11/2024

Struggling with procrastination? Sign up for a free workshop with author Risa Williams who wrote the upcoming The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD!
Register here: https://www.focused.space/catchprocrastination

20/11/2024

To mark World Children's Day, we've made an array of activities freely available!

From self-regulation exercises to revision planning and ways to handle anger, these resources are all about supporting kids and teens' wellbeing as we head towards the festive period.

✨ Explore them here: https://uk.jkp.com/pages/children-free-resources ✨

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is the leading publisher of books on autism, social work, arts therapies and related subjects, publishing for both professionals and the general reader.

15/11/2024

Tomorrow, join author Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton for an Talk & Book Signing! Registration is free and comes with a signed book. For more information, head to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xy2nrrk

11/11/2024

"It was like putting on glasses for the first time, showing me how every experience I’d ever had was shaped by both autism and ADHD. My whole life, every move I made was carefully strategised, requiring immense energy to camouflage myself as ‘normal’."

Former Vogue model Leanne Maskell writes about how she discovered that she was neurodivergent, and how it led to the self-acceptance that had been missing from her life