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Health & Personal Development

Paperback. This workbook is designed for parents of children with developmental disabilities. It offers step-by-step instructions for drawing up and implementing behaviour plans that successfully address and improve challenging behaviours. The book is full of checklists and activities to monitor and assess behaviours and track a child's development. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843108092
ISBN
9781843108092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107804
ISBN
9781843107804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.65

Paperback. Martha Kennedy Hartnett is the mother of a child with AS who made the courageous choice to homeschool. Emerging from the author's personal experience, this book is a step by step account of successful home education. It will take you into the homes of Asperger families as they journey from survival of the playground bully to making it work at home. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNS; VFJD; VFX; VSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 152.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107637
ISBN
9781843107637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.84

Paperback. This is a practical resource manual for parents and professionals working with young children with motor coordination developmental delays. Topics covered include recognizing normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help, an overview of approaches used to help the clumsy child, and specific teaching strategies. Num Pages: 160 pages, tables, figures, lists, index. BIC Classification: VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 217.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107545
ISBN
9781843107545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.82

Paperback. The authors provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, school or in care. They show how to develop early intervention strategies and aid parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children. Num Pages: 320 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: JMC; JNS; VFJD; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107484
ISBN
9781843107484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, index. BIC Classification: JMP; MMH; MMJT; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107439
ISBN
9781843107439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Paperback. Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 453.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107354
ISBN
9781843107354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.13

Paperback. This book introduces autism from a non-clinical, humanist perspective, emphasizing that we are all more alike than different. The author deconstructs the fundamental concepts of the autistic experience using language, examples and anecdotes that are concrete and understandable for all. Num Pages: 192 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNSL; MMJ; VFJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 136.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107262
ISBN
9781843107262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.39

Paperback. Adoptive, foster and stepmothers, like biological mothers, find their lives completely changed by motherhood although they are not always granted the rights and privileges accorded to those who give birth. Barbara Waterman explores the common experiences that are shared by all those who enter the motherhood portal. Num Pages: 272 pages, Bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBK; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107248
ISBN
9781843107248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.91

Paperback. Jennifer Overton uses the key calendar events in the year to discuss the roller coaster of emotions that accompany life with her autistic son Nicholas. This book is a powerful account of what it is like to mother an autistic child, which puts a human face to autism amid all the overwhelming myths and facts that surround it. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JMC; MMJ; VFJB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107231
ISBN
9781843107231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.85

Paperback. This is the story of an autistic boy who is also loving, brilliant and resilient. In this book, his father writes about the joys, fears, frustration, exhilaration, and exhaustion involved in raising his son. He writes about the impact on his family, the travails of navigating the educational system, and the lessons he has learned about life. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107156
ISBN
9781843107156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.82

Paperback. His discovery only in retirement that he has high-functioning autism provided Edgar Schneider at last with an explanation for his many differences, explored in Discovering my Autism. In this book he takes up the story, telling of his marriage to a like-minded woman, and of the day-to-day realities of life with this condition. Num Pages: 160 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JMP; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 263.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107125
ISBN
9781843107125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. The author outlines the practicalities of considering, undergoing and recovering from gastric surgery. It enable families and friends of sufferers to understand the problem better and people who are seriously overweight to recognize that they are not alone. It is an essential guide for health and social care professionals. Num Pages: 128 pages, index, references. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843107040
ISBN
9781843107040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.81

Paperback. This new edition of an award-winning book includes up-to-date research and practice, providing parents and carers with a host of ideas to encourage their child's development. The games and activities use toys and materials which most children will already have, and involve no special preparation. They are also fun to play. Illustrator(s): Mellersh, Jeanie. Num Pages: 272 pages, 59 illustrations. BIC Classification: JNS; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106937
ISBN
9781843106937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Paperback. The author covers all the common questions that children ask about divorce and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why parents separate, what will happen during and after the divorce, and who the child is going to live with. Translator(s): Herlem, Fanny Cohen. Num Pages: 96 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: VFVS; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106722
ISBN
9781843106722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.53

Paperback. John Smith, Jane Donlan and their son Bob, who was diagnosed with AS at age eight, explain the importance of keeping a reward plan positive, specific and challenging enough to be stimulating. Helping your child to learn about positive behaviour while gaining a sense of achievement, a reward plan increases self-esteem, confidence and independence. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106227
ISBN
9781843106227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.65

Paperback. Just a few weeks old, Dasha the cat found herself in a family with an autistic child. The feline perspective provides a new outlook on autism conditions, challenging long established stereotypes and analysing controversies in the field with an unbiased attitude and humour. Num Pages: 176 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; MJW; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105862
ISBN
9781843105862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.30

Paperback. In this courageous and captivating autobiography, Mor vividly captures his early experiences of dissociation from his true existence - a common reaction by children suffering from repeated abuse. The path towards discovering his true identity and accepting himself takes him on a spiritual pilgrimage ending in the revelation of love and acceptance. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105732
ISBN
9781843105732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.84

Paperback. Advocacy for people with disabilities is about empowering people - gaining rights for individuals, access to services, inclusion in society and their own voice. Speaking Up is a set of four guide books designed to give people with a disability the knowledge and advice needed to approach self-advocacy with confidence. Num Pages: 4 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JNS; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 29. Weight in Grams: 861.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104742
ISBN
9781843104742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.46

Paperback. Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to others on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. Editor(s): Harrison, Jill; Henderson, Matthew; Leonard, Rob. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104544
ISBN
9781843104544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.06

Paperback. Plummer offers a wealth of familiar games chosen to build self-esteem in children aged 5-11.The selection of games reflects the seven key elements of healthy self-esteem - self-knowledge, self and others, self-acceptance, self-reliance, self-expression, self-confidence and self-awareness - and includes opportunities for thinking and discussion. Illustrator(s): Serrurier, Jane. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VSPM; YXL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 242 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104247
ISBN
9781843104247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.60

Paperback. Dealing with Death is a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for professionals on the procedures, laws and cultural customs that should be observed when someone dies. This completely updated and expanded second edition takes into account changes in UK law and the impact of the Harold Shipman and Alder Hey enquiries. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103813
ISBN
9781843103813
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.17

Paperback. Standing on His Own Two Feet offers an insight into how health care systems serve the terminally ill, the choices faced by families, and ways of providing the best possible care at home and maintaining the patient's dignity until the end. In particular, Sue Grant deals sensitively with the care needs of young adults. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BG; MJCL; VFJB; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103684
ISBN
9781843103684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.40

Paperback. Love and Grief offers sympathetic support to adults who have lost a partner, helping them to explore the difficult and often painful process of forming new relationships. Through personal accounts and poems, the authors show how the challenges of grief are experienced and dealt with by the bereaved and all around them. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 235.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103462
ISBN
9781843103462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.87

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