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Parenting Rewired

How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child in a Very Neurotypical World

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behaviour of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens, giving you all the tools you need to not only parent your autistic child, but also to understand them

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Me and My Dysphoria Monster

An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria

By Laura Kate Dale; Illustrated by Hui Qing Ang
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A beautifully illustrated picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, explaining what it is and how to deal with it. It contains a monster-themed short story and an accompanying guide for parents with terminology, the author’s experiences, and further information.

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What Your Autistic Child Wants You to Know

And How You Can Help Them

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Written by autistic academic and advocate, Maja Toudal, in collaboration with other autistic voices, this illuminating book explores a range of common situations and social interactions an autistic young person may experience and provides an insider’s guide into the child’s emotional life.

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The Red Beast

Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with Angry Feelings

By Kay Al-Ghani; Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. The second edition of this vibrant, fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 4-9 has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child’s red beast can be tamed!

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The A-Z of Survival Strategies for Therapeutic Parents

From Chaos to Cake

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Shake It Up!

How to Be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book empowers autistic and neurodivergent teens to be confident advocates for their needs and beliefs. Featuring a cast of dynamic young autistic voices, this book provides tips, advice and a positive approach for neurodivergent teens making an impact.

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Letters from the Grief Club

How We Live With Loss

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The Panda on PDA

A Children's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A positive and gentle introduction to PDA for children aged 3+. Panda describes the strengths and challenges of PDA, explaining how he finds it very hard to do what others ask him to do, but can thrive and live a playful, happy life when given the right support.

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The Fluid Nature of Being

Embodied Practices for Healing and Wholeness

Edited by Linda Hartley; Foreword by Martha Eddy and Don Hanlon Johnson
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens

By Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose; Illustrated by Glynn Masterman
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In this empowering guide, Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose set out honest advice and strategies to help autistic trans and/or gender divergent teens to thrive exactly as they are. Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, building a sense of pride and much more, it is an essential resource for living happily and authentically.

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The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, 10th Anniversary Edition

The Guide to Understanding Not-So-Obvious Neurotypical Social Norms for Autistic Tweens and Teens

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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My Black Motherhood

Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who “got it' did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.

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Hip and Knee Pain Disorders

An evidence-informed and clinical-based approach integrating manual therapy and exercise

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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Beyond Pronouns

The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up

By Dawn Huebner; Illustrated by Liza Stevens
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Warm, funny and factual, this book eases over-size fears about throwing up, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental tips for parents and caretakers ensure maximum effectiveness.

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Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know

By Joe Wells; Illustrated by Tim Stringer
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This empowering book showcases successful neurodivergent role models from the worlds of sport, art, science, music and more. Written by a stand-up comedian, with illustrated portraits, it highlights the incredible achievements of the 30 neurodivergent people you need to know and shows that their neurodivergent traits helped get them where they are.

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The Book of Non-Binary Joy

Embracing the Power of You

By Ben Pechey; Illustrated by Sam Prentice
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A witty, unapologetic and fabulous guide to living your best non-binary life. With personal stories, honest advice and fun games, this book covers mental health, fashion, self-expression, self-love, allyship and social media.

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Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman

A Professional Guide

By Cheri Dostal Ryba; Foreword by Shelly Prosko; Illustrated by Evelyn Rosario Andry
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

This professional and evidence-based guide helps yoga teachers and yoga therapists, as well as movement and fitness professionals to understand the intersections of biomechanics, biochemistry and self-regulation, emotional resiliency, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment. By including case studies, this book takes the practitioner through the journey of self-assessment and ultimately demystifies the pelvic floor.

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Things I Got Wrong So You Don't Have To

48 Lessons to Banish Burnout and Avoid Anxiety for Those Who Put Others First

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-Being

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An essential mental health guide for trans people, combining therapeutic strategies alongside the author’s first-hand experience. With advice on anxiety, depression, trauma, negative body image, suicide and dissociation, it provides accessible and realistic strategies for everyone regardless of how they identify, to help them to live life to the fullest.

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The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

By Cara Lisette; Illustrated by Victoria Barron; Foreword by Emily David
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This journal is a safe space to explore and challenge your eating disorder. Filled with creative activities, CBT and mindfulness techniques, colouring pages and positive affirmations, it is designed to support and motivate you throughout your recovery journey.

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I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up

Not a Boring Book About PDA

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I want to explain what it’s like to have pathological demand avoidance from my perspective. I’ll try and show you why I am the way I am from inside my own head and why I often feel like I have to control the things around me by avoiding demands as much as I can.

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Confronting Shame

How to Understand Your Shame and Gain Inner Freedom

By Ilse Sand; Translated by Mark Kline
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Shame can underlie a multitude of common mental health problems including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Confronting Shame will help you understand and overcome your shame with reflective exercises in each chapter to rebuild your empathy and compassion towards yourself.

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Queer Body Power

Finding Your Body Positivity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Fierce and unapologetically written, this is an inspiring call to arms for queer body positivity. Featuring honest advice, personal insights and powerful stories from a diverse range of queer voices, this essential book will help you love your queer body.

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Functional Exercise Prescription

Supporting Rehabilitation in Movement and Sport

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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The Shoulder

Theory and Practice

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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You Can Make a Difference!

A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young Activists

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy

Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A guide for those who want to understand how to effectively advocate and ally with Autistic people, featuring over 100 #ActuallyAutistic voices. It offers practical strategies for honing advocacy efforts to align with the desires of the #ActuallyAutistic community.

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Centered, Second Edition

Organizing the Body through Kinesiology, Movement Theory and Pilates Techniques

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Handspring Publishing
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