We are independent publishers of accessible books that make a difference.
Recognised as the leading publisher on autism and Asperger syndrome, we publish in a range of areas including social work, education and arts therapies.
Our books are for parents, professionals, academics and the general reader.
Darold A. Treffert
Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands...
Read more about Islands of Genius.
Lisa Jo Rudy
Katrina McFerran
Phoebe Caldwell
Lee A. Wilkinson
Edited by Lorraine Nicolle and Ann Woodriff Beirne
Editor in Chief: Tianjun Liu, O.M.D.
Associate Editor in Chief: Kevin W Chen, Ph.D.
Jacqueline S. Feather and Kevin R. Ronan
Ian Andrew James
Authoritative books on complementary and alternative health, Tai Chi, Qigong and ancient wisdom traditions for health, wellbeing, and professional and personal development.
Author Jeanette Purkis, discusses Asperger Syndrome, and how it has affected her, on Radio New Zealand
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Pam Schweitzer's book Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today features in a Times article on the benifits of reminiscence work with people with dementia.
To read the article click here
Linda Goldman, author of Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Sex has contributed a piece to the Times Schoolgate Blog.
To read it click here
Ruth Birnbaum gives her expert advice on how to choose a school for a child with special needs in the Times Schoolgate Blog
Click here to read her article
Congratulations to author Phoebe Caldwell on winning the Times/Sternberg Award 2009 for her work with people with autism. The award celebrates the achievements of people aged 70 or over who have done most for society and good causes in their older age.
Phoebe, who was nominated by another of JKP's authors, M. Suzanne Zeedyk, will collect her well deserved award from 10 Downing Street along with the runners up.
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Mind Reading is a unique reference work covering the entire spectrum of human emotions. Using the software you can explore over 400 emotions, seeing and hearing each one performed by six different people.
Find out more about Mind Reading.
