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Tina Rae; Ali D’Amario – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2025
Elevate your support for children's well-being in schools with our user-friendly resource, offering practical strategies and guidance for busy educators to navigate and nurture mental health. You'll deepen your understanding of the key emotional and social challenges children face today through evidence-based techniques for engaging with children…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Child Health, Trauma, Early Experience
Gary Aubin; Stephen Hull – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2025
There is no handbook to being a parent. Much less being a parent of a child with special educational needs. "How do you support your child in school? Where do you even begin to try and access local services? What can you expect from your local authority?" Co-written by a parent who has been there and a SEND professional who understands…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Parent Role, Student Needs, Parent Rights
Gracie Barlow – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2025
Navigating school can be tough, especially if you're neurodivergent. Sensory overload, confusing social situations, misdiagnoses, and the stress of masking it all can leave you feeling lost and misunderstood. But it doesn't have to be this way--this guide is here to help! Written by an autistic person who's been there, Gracie Barlow has lots of…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Students with Disabilities, Guides
Griffin, Kim – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023
Sensory needs are being recognised as a vital part of learning, development and engagement within the classroom and are being used more often to make education both accessible and fun. To harness the full potential of sensory supports, using these strategies correctly is key! This is the essential guide to using sensory strategies successfully…
Descriptors: Sensory Experience, Multisensory Learning, Motion, Perceptual Development
Kerbey, Laura – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023
During Laura Kerbey's time teaching autistic children, she had a sudden realisation that those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) are children like no other! None of her tried and tested autism strategies would work to help them focus or learn and most of her time was spent wondering, "what am I doing wrong?" If you feel the same,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Motivation, Learning Processes, Student Attitudes
Wood, Rebecca, Ed.; Happé, Francesca, Ed.; Crane, Laura, Ed.; Morrison, Alan, Ed.; Moyse, Ruth, Ed. – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022
In this strikingly honest collection, developed from a pioneering new research project, autistic teachers and other autistic school professionals share their stories of the challenges and successes of their careers. Contributors challenge assumptions and stereotypes whilst highlighting the unique strengths autistic staff can bring to schools when…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Barriers, Success
Cook, Barb; Purkis, Yenn – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022
Being autistic, you might come across more challenges than others around you, such as dealing with ableism, discrimination in employment or difficulties in your relationships. Learning to successfully self-advocate will help you to build confidence, strengthen your relationships and ensure your needs are met. Written by two autistic activists,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diversity, Self Advocacy, Skill Development
Soyei, Sarah; Hollinshead, Kate – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022
Young people develop their value systems during their school years, offering the perfect window of opportunity for educators to challenge prejudice and promote race equality during these formative years. Yet, as teacher training is increasingly school-centred and school budgets are stretched more thinly than ever, most teachers do not feel they…
Descriptors: Racism, Change Strategies, Educational Environment, Equal Education
Steer, Joanne, Ed. – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
Written by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them. The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, parents, and women…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Females, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Gender Differences
Steward, Robyn – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
Successfully self-employed autistic author Robyn Steward shares her keen insights about the valuable skills and unique visions self-employed autistic people bring to the job market. This book will teach you how to bring these strengths into the world of self-employment, so that you can follow your passions as part of the community. Featuring…
Descriptors: Self Employment, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Business Administration
Helen Lumgair – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
This book is an exploration of story and its importance in early childhood. It provides a thorough theoretical foundation, and considers how to practically implement the use of stories to aid children's wellbeing and holistic development. The chapters cover topics including cognitive and emotional development, creativity, play, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Well Being, Young Children
Leventhal-Belfer, Laurie – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020
Providing expert yet accessible guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, this book helps parents support their child from application through to graduation. Covering social issues, independent living, academic challenges, student services and emotional wellbeing, this is the one-stop shop for advice on the transition…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Health, Well Being
Wallis, Thalia; Wallis, Pete – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020
This book provides teachers and parents with the 'need-to-knows' to educate groups of young people about consent, pornography, sexting and many other related topics, as well as giving them the tools to ward themselves against abusive behaviour. Initiating a discussion with young people on topics around sex can seem daunting, but "Talking…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Pornography, Congruence (Psychology), Telecommunications
Ward, Frances – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
Engaging with current philosophers and thinkers, this book looks at what are the roots to our human condition. It looks the wisdom that traditional Christianity can bring to a Western culture preoccupied with post-truth, individualism and utilitarian methods of thinking. The desire for a fulfilling life is a common motivation to people, regardless…
Descriptors: Christianity, Religious Factors, Values, Ethics
Lawrence, Matson; Mckendry, Stephanie – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
According to the research underpinning this book, 85% of trans students and staff faced barriers. This practical guide enables post-secondary education professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse applicants, students and staff. Using real life examples to explore common experiences and challenges for trans people…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Sexual Identity, Student Needs, At Risk Students