Autism & Neurodiversity Catalogue May 2026

MAY 2026 A U T I S M & N E U R O D I V E R S I T Y

My Body's Power Pack

How to Manage your Energy and Stay in Charge!

By Sandhya Menon

You know how sometimes you feel all charged up, great and in control, and other times you feel like you just CAN'T, where those emotions grow and come crashing down?

My Body's Power Pack explains why that happens, what can help and how you can beat those Dremlins when they come along!

My Body's Power Pack uses elements of neuroscience to help children understand why their energy ebbs and flows, and why this may cause dysregulation. It provides gentle neuroaffirmative coping strategies, including the basics of energy accounting (which is like the popular 'spoons theory' for adults).

The story arc introduces the idea of Dremlins (drainer gremlins, who 'drain' a child's energy) as a metaphor for tough events. The book empowers children with language to understand their experiences, offers suggestions on what the child can do to cope, and offering advice and support for parents and carers too.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback 279 X 213 mm 32 pages

Release Date: August 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781805018254 AUD$: 34.99

The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester

By Aimee Grant

The ultimate, accessible guide to navigating every step of pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester for Autistic people. Exploring the reality of pregnancy and acknowledging its challenges, autistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant interweaves advice from autistic pregnant people and registered midwives to answer any questions you may have on being an autistic pregnant person.

The dip-in-dip -out format provides you with an easy-to-navigate exploration into sensory overwhelm, managing demanding medical appointments, navigating being a new parent and everything in between. There are also QR codes to informative YouTube videos throughout and downloadable materials, including birth plans, to help support you in navigating your journey.

Whether you’re autistic yourself or looking to support your autistic partner, family member, this book is here to support you, your family and your baby every step of the way. It also holds invaluable insights for those providing care for an autistic pregnant person.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

288 pages

Release Date: December 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839978609 AUD$: 59.99

The Autistic Trans Guide to Life

By Yenn Purkis, Wenn B. Lawson, Emma Goodall

This essential survival guide gives autistic trans and/or nonbinary adults all the tools and strategies they need to live as their very best self.

Blending personal accounts with evidence-based insights and up-to-date information, this book is written from a perspective of empowerment and self-acceptance.

The Autistic Trans Guide to Life promotes pride, strength and authenticity, covering topics including self-advocacy, mental health and camouflaging and masking as well as key moments in life such as coming out or transitioning socially and/or physically.

Written by two leading autistic trans activists, this book honestly charts what life is like as an autistic trans person and is vital, lifeaffirming reading.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 138 mm

Release Date: May 2021

9781787753914

We're All Neurodiverse

How to Build a Neurodiversity-Affirming Future and Challenge Neuronormativity

By Sonny Jane Wise

This affirming and thoughtful guide outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people. We need to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder.

At times challenging and radical, Sonny Jane Wise explores the intersections of neurodivergence with disability, gender, sexuality and race. Through interviews, narratives, and the lens of their own raw experiences, they consider how current systems and structures that impact neurodivergent people are rooted in outdated capitalist and racist frameworks, and how these need to change and adapt to be neurodiversity affirming.

Powerful and persuasive, this book is a clarion call for a kinder and more neurodiversity affirming society.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Paperback

208 pages

AUD$: 48.99

216 X 138 mm

208 pages

Release Date: November 2023 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781839975783

AUD$: 45.99

Could I Really Be Autistic?

Your First Steps to Self-Discovery

By Sarah Hendrickx, Jess Hendrickx

Perhaps a child in your family has been diagnosed as autistic, your therapist has suggested it, or people you know have called you 'Rain Man' throughout your life. Whatever the reason, here you are, either seeking to confirm or dispel the idea that you might be autistic.

Written by two experts in autism assessment, this is a pathway for you to explore the likelihood of meeting the diagnostic threshold for autism, while offering advice on possible next steps.

With guidance on ways autism can manifest in day-to-day life, factors that prompt people to wrongly dismiss the label (I'm too old/clever/social/ married!), commonly co -occurring conditions, and alternative explanations for autistic traits - this will help you decide whether a professional assessment is appropriate, and give you the best chance of an accurate outcome should you seek one.

Filling the gap between self-identification and formal diagnosis, this rigorous, accessible guide to diagnosis will give you confidence in taking the next steps on your autism journey.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: December 2025

9781805013433

The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

By Daniel Aherne, Tim Stringer

At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What are 'spiky profiles'? In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world. Daniel, who himself has ADHD, also explains how neurodivergent people often have great strengths alongside areas of difficulty, and writes about the interplay between diagnoses, as well as unpacking tricky concepts such as working memory, sensory processing, communication differences and more.

Busting common misconceptions and setting out simple tips and guidance for supporting the neurodivergent people around you, whether among your family, friends or at your school, college or workplace - or if you yourself are ND and want to improve the understanding of others - this essential guide will help us all celebrate neurodiversity and foster more inclusive communities.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

240 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 53.99

216 X 138 mm

128 pages

Release Date: January 2023 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839970146

AUD$: 42.99

How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children

A Parents' Guide

By Katy Elphinstone

We know there isn't a 'one size fits all' guide to parenting! Katy Elphinstone, an autistic parent who's experienced herself the wonders and the challenges of raising two children, one of whom is autistic, has taken notes on the 'do's' and 'dont's' of parenting when it comes to neurodivergent children. There's also space to write your thoughts down and organise those tips that work for you.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

224 pages

Release Date: August 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805010920 AUD$: 45.99

The Parent's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child with Literacy Difficulties

Can't Not Won't A Story About A Child Who Couldn't Go To School

By Valerie Muter

Child psychologist, Valerie Muter, goes beyond the classroom to offer a wealth of resources for parents to use at home to help engage their child in reading and writing. From giving you guidance on how to communicate with teachers about your concerns to requesting screenings and assessments, this is the ultimate guide to answer all of the questions you might have about literacy difficulties and more.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

256 pages

Release Date: September 2024 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781839977060

By Eliza Fricker, Sue Moon

Can't Not Won't illuminates the absurdity and frustrations that often arise when dealing with health, social and educational systems, and will help any parent in the same boat feel seen. This guide acts as a way to communicate these difficult circumstances with others. Wonderfully relatable, the book also includes written guidance for parents and professionals on what works best when it comes to managing school avoidance

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

210 X 140 mm

160 pages

Release Date: March 2023 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781839975202

AUD$: 42.99

Parenting When You're Autistic

Tips and advice on how to parent successfully alongside your neurodivergence

By Pooky Knightsmith, Nerys Hughes

Speaking from a wealth of experience as both a mental health expert and an autistic parent, Pooky Knightsmith guides you through the joys and challenges of raising children in a neurotypical world. From self-care and special interests to managing conflict, this book will help you to build a positive relationship with your child, whether they’re neurotypical or neurodivergent, all while looking after your own mental health

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

AUD$: 48.99

320 pages

Release Date: December 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839978784

AUD$: 41.99

A Different Kind of Parenting

Neurodivergent

families finding a way through together

By Eliza Fricker

In this heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable, underfunded systems, and shows them how life can become brighter - often by finding joy in the things that may seem small to everyone else but are huge milestones for our children.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

144 pages

Release Date: December 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805012955

AUD$: 35.99

Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person

A Parent's Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens

A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis What to Expect and How to Support Your Child

By Adele Devine, Sophia Mooncey

This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis. Written by a highly experienced author team, this book will support parents from the moment somebody mentions autism, through the diagnosis process and beyond. It provides reliable advice on every stage, with guidance on what to do during the long wait for assessment and diagnosis.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: January 2022

9781787754249

By Cathy Wassell, Eliza Fricke r

Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, has tailored this handbook to support parents with older children who are at the identification stage, walking them through the basics in an accessible manner. She addresses key challenges for this age group, including co-occurring conditions, puberty, safeguarding, and looking to the future, advising on schooling options, and beyond.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 138 mm

Release Date: January 2023

9781839971112

Paperback

288 pages

AUD$: 48.99

Paperback

272 pages

AUD$: 48.99

Raising a Whole Child

By Carrie Cariello

You're the parent of an autistic child...except they're not a child anymore. So, now what? Supporting the leap into adulthood can seem daunting, but here Carrie Cariello takes you through her journey with her son Jack, shining a light on how to help your young person prepare for different life stages and grow in independence.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

176 pages

Release Date: October 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805011118

AUD$: 42.99

Neurodiversity and Technology

Neuroscience-led strategies for parents

By Bea Moise

How do I set appropriate technology boundaries with my neurodivergent child? What is the relationship between screen time and meltdowns? How can I best help my child transition in and out of screen use without dysregulating? Appropriate technology use is a huge issue for many parents, especially those with neurodivergent children. Beatrice Moise, neurodivergent author, mother to neurodivergent children and parent-expert for NBC, is here to provide practical, nonjudgemental advice on engaging with technology in a positive way. Drawing on her own lived experience, this parental survival guide helps you unpick the relationship between screen time and behaviour, reinforce positive behaviours, and draw boundaries when needed.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

216 X 138 mm

224 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: June 2025 9781805012252

A Practical Guide to Autism

Support for Parents and Carers

By Andy Evans

Being a parent or carer to anybody, neurotypical or not, comes with daily struggles and difficulties. However, caring for an autistic child or young person comes with a complex set of challenges, which can feel overwhelming and isolating when you do not have the right support system and resources to meet your loved one’s specific needs. This illustrated support guide is written for parents and carers at any stage of their journey with autism. It offers an accessible overview of some of the terminology around autism and practical advice on all aspects of a carer’s role from diagnosis, education and healthcare to employment and ageing. The author offers helpful gleams of knowledge gained from personal experience, including coping mechanisms for taking care of your own wellbeing alongside lived experience stories.

PAVILION PUBLISHING & MEDIA

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

234 X 156 mm

216 Pages

Rel Date: November 2024

9781803883915

AUD$: 68.99

Wide Open Spaces

A

Wellbeing Journal for Parents of Neurodiverse Children

By Louise Fearn

If you could find a way to reconnect with your true self, would you? And if you could understand your own needs and practise the sort of comforting and energising, hits-the-spot self-care that would power you through the ups and downs of parenting in a neurodiverse family, would you be tempted to explore that too? This journal provides a warm sense of community where you will feel completely held as you discover how to regulate and centre yourself and how to enliven your life beyond your role as a parent or carer through journaling prompts and imaginative activities designed specifically for this parenting experience. Kind, insightful and uplifting, Wide Open Spaces also unpacks how you can come to understand your child's dysregulated behaviours and communicate in a way that makes your life easier. It leads you, cheerily, in the direction of peace and a more balanced and fulfilled family life.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

256 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: April 2025

9781805013013

AUD$: 44.99

Hi World, I'm Dad

How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation

By James Guttman

Raising a non-verbal autistic kid is a rollercoaster - especially as a single dad. In this no-nonsense, often laugh-out-loud funny guide to parenting an autistic child, James Guttman shares everything he’s learnt about fatherhood - including reckoning with traditional masculinity and care roles; creating a unique communication style with your autistic child; navigating relationships with family and community- and moving from autism acceptance to autism appreciation. With an exploration of the specific challenges facing male carers in this space, this book will help dads, and parents of all genders, reach a point of understanding, equilibrium and joy on their parenting journey.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

216 X 138 mm

208 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: October 2025

9781805014249

Stop the World I Want to Get Off

A guide to understanding and supporting the recovery of autistic burnout in children and young people

By Jodie Clarke, Luke Beardon

Burnout is not (yet) a diagnosable condition, however, it is a mental health crisis. Many autistic children are completely unable to manage parties at weekends, play dates after school, family outings, holidays even - not necessarily because of their general autistic needs but because they are so heightened by exhaustion and so much in need of downtime/recharge time. Stop the World I Want to Get Off aims to help parents and professionals identify and take steps to prevent low-level burnout erupting into longer-term shutdown, and provides advice and guidance to support recovery if shutdown has occurred.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

X 138 mm

160 Pages

THROUGHOUT

Date: April 2025

9781805012559

AUD$: 42.99

The Family Experience of PDA

An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance

By Eliza Fricker

Eliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This books comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they’re doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

214 X 138 mm

Rel Date: January 2022

9781787756779

AUD$: 42.99

The Kids' Simple Guide to PDA

By Laura Kerbey, Eliza Fricker

A gentle and engaging introduction to PDA for kids so they can better understand PDA friends or family members. Through simple, child-friendly and age-appropriate explanations, readers can explore what PDA is and how they can support their PDA siblings or peers.

There are also lots of opportunities for the reader to think about how everything relates to their own situation, and what they may need to stay safe and happy. Containing funny and helpful illustrations throughout, this is the ideal way to explain the basics of PDA to kids - both the good bits and the tricky bits!

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: October 2025

The Parents' and Professionals' Simple Guide to PDA

By Laura Kerbey, Eliza Fricker

A short, introductory guide to PDA for parents, extended family and professionals who are supporting a PDA child, with engaging illustrations throughout.

Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA child and their family, this is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to get a clear overview of PDA and how to provide high-quality support.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm 128 pages

64 pages

35.99

Release Date: November 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

38.99

Queerly Autistic

The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum

By Erin Ekins

In this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey

Queerly Autistic also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out.

Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a mustread for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 138 mm

Release Date: June 2021

9781787751712

The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control

2/e

By Lauren Brukner, Rebecca Burgess

This updated edition of Lauren Brukner's internationally bestselling guide has been fully revised to be accessible for neurodiverse and dyslexic readers.

Hey, awesome reader! Are big feelings or tricky situations getting in the way of your day? This book is here to help YOU take charge and feel amazing! Packed with fun ideas, this guide is all about understanding your feelings and learning cool tools to handle them.

And guess what? You can even use this book on your own or team up with a grown -up for extra help! Inside, you'll learn about what’s going on in your body so you can pick the best tools that work for you.

With cool illustrations that show you exactly what to do, bubble breaths, finger pulls and cool moves like the superman pose! Are you ready to feel awesome and in control? Let's go!

Age: 12+ years

Paperback

240 pages

AUD$: 42.99

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

252 X 176 mm

Release Date: September 2025

9781805017585

112 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 41.99

Meet the Dyslexia Club!

The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia

By Margaret Rooke, Tim Stringer, Roisin Lowe

If you're dyslexic, you might struggle with reading and spelling, writing neatly, or staying focused when people give you lots of instructions.

This book shows how you can help yourself and how adults can help you. You will meet a group of dyslexic children who talk about their lives, what their schooldays are like and what they are great at.

You might recognise some of their strengths as things that you can do too! Some dyslexic children are fantastic at storytelling, some are great at helping other people, some love all sorts of art and design, some are problem-solvers, and some are brilliant at spotting patterns in groups of numbers.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm 64 pages

Release Date: January 2025

9781839978432

30.99

We are the Dyspraxia Champions!

The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyspraxia

By Alison Patrick, Jonathan Levy, Tim Stringer

If you're dyspraxic, you might struggle with things like balance, being messy or breaking things. But dyspraxic kids also have lots of talents and strengths.

In this book you will meet different dyspraxic children who can do amazing things. You might recognise some of these strengths as things that you can do too! Some dyspraxic children have excellent memories, some are super flexible, some love making their friends laugh, or have brilliant imaginations!

Each character also shares things that you can ask grown-ups to do to support you, like giving you exercises to strengthen your body, setting routines at school to help with your anxiety, and allowing fidget toys or doodling to help you focus.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: January 2025

9781839979101

Both of these books also provide guidance for parents and teachers, with advice on how they can support children with suspected or diagnosed dyspraxia at home or in the classroom, and provide further resources and bonus content.

80 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 30.99

Young, Autistic and ADHD

Moving into adulthood when you're multiply-neurodivergent

By Sarah Boon

Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isn’t always easy.

Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier.

With chapters focused on adulting, relationships and communication, emotional wellbeing, and mental health, navigating the workplace and more, this book offers practical, tried-and-tested guidance to help you understand your autism and ADHD and overcome some of the hurdles that adulthood may throw your way.

Accessible and supportive, Young, Autistic and ADHD is the ultimate companion guide for autistic ADHDers, giving you all the advice, you need to celebrate your neurodivergent self.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

224 pages

Release Date: September 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839976735 AUD$: 48.99

Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)

By Niamh Garvey, Rebecca Burgess

“I think autistic kids will gain a great deal from reading this. It is strongly focussed on strengths and inclusion and supporting autistic kids to be proud of who they are. Highly recommended.” Yenn Purkis, Autistic advocate and author of books for autistic kids.

You’re autistic - but what does that really mean? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!

In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings. Best of all, learn what makes you totally unique. You might just come away with some cool facts to share with your friends and family!

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

228 X 152 mm

160 pages

Release Date: October 2024 B&W SECTION(S) 9781805011712 AUD$: 29.99

Strange Sayings and Confusing Conversations!

Short stories for autistic kids about the weird things people say

By Debby Elley

Welcome to the ultimate confusion-busting guide to the use of slang, sarcasm and the confusing conversations that hurt our heads! Over seven stories, we uncover what you can do when the people around you insist on being super-hard to understand (and what they should do to help)! Packed with humour, this book is the perfect companion for autistic children trying to navigate non-literal conversational customs

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

128 pages

Release Date: August 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805018179

AUD$: 37.99

A Study Skills Survival Guide for Neurodivergent

Learners

A Pick n Mix of Study Skills Strategies for ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Learners

By Julia Childs

When it comes to studying - one size does NOT fit allespecially if you're neurodivergent. So where do you begin?

With this pick 'n' mix of strategies and templates, tailored not only on your neurotype but also potential overlaps in profiles with other neurotypes, you'll be guided to try out the strategies most likely to work for you and your brain.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

279 X 216 mm

208 pages

Release Date: November 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805011859 AUD$: 56.99

The Autistic Teen Girl's School Survival Guide

By Gracie Barlow

Navigating school can be tough, especially if you're neurodivergent. Sensory overload and the stress of masking it all can leave you feeling lost and misunderstood. Written by an autistic person who's been there, Gracie Barlow has lots of super helpful advice for you on learning, communicating, and making friends. You'll also get real-life tips on how you can stay safe and understand yourself better

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm 128 pages

Release Date: May 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805012344

AUD$: 38.99

The ADHD Teen Survival Guide

Your Launchpad to an Amazing Life

By Soli Lazarus

This book is packed full of facts and practical tips and advice (that actually work!) to help you build confidence and self-belief to better navigate the world as an ADHD Teen. Covering topics such as school, procrastination and organisation, family life, emotional regulation, sleep, screens and more, this is the companion guide you need to help you understand what ADHD is and how you can celebrate your own unique self.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm 128 pages

Release Date: February 2025 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781839976636 AUD$: 35.99

The Young Person's Guide to Autistic Burnout

By Viv Dawes

In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery. Including artwork from an autistic teen illustrator as well as first person lived experience stories, it will show you that you're not alone. Let's explore all the strategies that will help you to feel better

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

128 pages

Release Date: August 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805017325

By Jodie Clarke, Rose Smitten

The Secret Life of Rose covers a range of topics that are central to the autistic experience. While Rose writes peer-to-peer, her mum Jodie adds the perspective of an adult who is also a professional in the field. The end result is a book that opens up the autistic experience in a way that is both fresh and accessible.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

AUD$: 38.99

A Gobblegark's Guide to Your Brilliant Neurodivergent Brain

By Suzanne Robertshaw, Lily Fossett

Psstt.. over here... I'm Jangles... I'm a Gobblegark!...This is no ordinary treasure hunt. In fact, this book is quite magical. You'll meet caterpillars and gobblegarks and best of all? You'll see how fantastic being neurodivergent is! Win keys by completing some challenges along the way, each one leading you closer to the treasure and to knowing a bit more about yourself and your brain.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

246 X 173 mm

128 pages

Release Date: October 2023 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839978524 AUD$: 51.99

80 pages

Release Date: November 2024 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781805010425

AUD$: 27.99

My Senses Are Like Cups

What to Do When Everything Feels Too Much or Not Nearly Enough

By Clare Ward, James Galpin

Help your child aged 7+ think about, explore and develop ways to manage sensory overload and feeling under stimulated with quirky cartoons that visually illustrate the approach. Sections on each of the eight senses (including your internal body signals like hunger) feature noticing and knowledge-building activities to help kids get their own, unique, senses cups feeling just right for them.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

128 pages

Release Date: October 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839978470

41.99

Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose want you to live your best authentic life and this book will show you how! With helpful explanations, tips and activities, plus examples of famous trans and gender divergent people on the autism spectrum, this guide will help you to navigate the world as an awesome autistic trans teen. It covers a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, different gender identities and changing your name.

This book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns and anxiety and includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges.

From learning about the autistic community and who is a part of it, to finding like-minded friends and connecting with others, this book will give you everything you need to ask the question 'what does it mean to be me?'

From anger and worry to sadness and joy, emotions can come in all shapes and sizes with some feeling really big and others feeling much smaller (or even feeling like nothing), this book explores why we experience certain emotions, what they mean and how we can find the ultimate autistic comfort zone!

Answering the difficult questions like 'What makes a good friend?' and 'Why do adults tell me to do things?' this book gives you helpful tips, tricks, and advice you need to help you understand other humans whilst staying true to your own awesome autistic self!

This revised edition of All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. With all-new images from the canine world, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.

This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism. All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities and communication difficulties.

All About Dyspraxia follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how people with dyspraxia see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.

All About PDA follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmanns All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how PDAers see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.

The Panda on PDA

A Children's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance

By Gloria Dura-Vila, Rebecca Tatternorth

In this positive, gentle and PDA-friendly guide for young children, PDA is explained by a playful Panda who has PDA and is very proud of it.

The Panda is full of talents and strengths, but finds it very hard to do what others want. In fact, the Panda has become great at climbing trees and bamboo, and hiding in caves to escape demands!

The Panda addresses the challenges and struggles of PDA honestly, but can also thrive and live a happy life in the right environment, when supported by others.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS Age: 4+ years

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Release Date: September 2022

9781839970061

40 pages

40.99

Camille the Chameleon on Masking

How to stop masking and discover your awesome autistic self

By Gloria Dura-Vila, Rebecca Tatternorth

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 help of Dr Gloria, I will share my story with you, and the stories of some other amazing autistic children too!"

This gentle and beautifully-illustrated picture book helps children understand what it means to mask, why this is bad for you, and the joy that is to be found when you can share and celebrate your true self.

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Release Date: May 2025

9781805011033

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Autism Working

A Seven-Stage Plan to Thriving at Work

By Michelle Garnett, Tony Attwood

Autism is associated with many qualities that are sought after by employers such as reliability, attention to detail and creativity in problem solving. This workbook provides strategies to manage the difficulties that can arise at work and gives you the tools to help minimise sensory overload, difficulties with social communication, and organisation problems.

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Author is from Australia

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Release Date: October 2021 COLOUR SECTION(S)

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The Procrastination

Playbook for Adults with ADHD

How to Catch Sneaky Forms of Procrastination Before They Catch You

The Autism-Friendly Guide to SelfEmployment

By Robyn Steward

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.

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Release Date: October 2021 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781787755321 AUD$: 42.99

By Risa Williams

This interactive playbook allows you to find the best ways for you to limit your procrastination time, learn about macro and micro procrastinations and supplies interactive worksheets to help you target the specific forms of procrastination that affect you the most. Risa also offers vital advice on how to curb the negative feelings like guilt and shame you might feel around procrastination using self-talk and self-protection activities

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112 pages

Release Date: February 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805012290

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Wired Differently 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know

By Joe Wells, Tim Stringer

Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created and inspired they did not despite being different but because they are different. From politicians, activists and journalists to YouTubers, DJs and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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246 X 173 mm

Release Date: May 2022

9781787758421

168 pages

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What Is Sex?

A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

By Kate E. Reynolds, Jonathon Powell

Many people with autism and SEND have or will have intimate relationships. Often sex is alluded to, rather than being carefully explored.

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of sex for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes as well as important issues such as consent and sexual safety, helping them to develop positive relationships.

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166 X 183 mm

Release Date: March 2022

9781787759374

40 pages

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The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting

Understanding our communication differences and social needs

The Autism-Friendly Cookbook

By Niamh Garvey

Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life. This guide is supportive, affirming and packed full of strategies on how you can support yourself and manage daily social situations, from restaurants to interviews

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Release Date: November 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

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By Lydia Wilkins

With recipes to suit any occasion, this autism-friendly recipe collection is written in clear, jargon-free language which makes 'the obvious' obvious. Recipes are categorised by meal with additional guidance on the level of energy needed to tackle them, with options for low-energy or meltdown days, or days when you're able to take on a new challenge.

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368 pages

Release Date: January 2023 B&W THROUGHOUT

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The Autism and Neurodiversity Self Advocacy Handbook Developing

the Skills to Determine Your Own Future

By Barb Cook, Yenn Purkis

Written by two autistic activists, this book will give you the tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in any situation. It covers specific scenarios including work, school, and family and relationships, as well as looking at advocacy for the wider community, whether that’s through social media, presentations or writing.

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Release Date: March 2022 176 pages

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Welcome to AuDHD

How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Adult with Autism and ADHD

By Megan Griffith

Whether you just got diagnosed as AuDHD, or came to the realization on your own, you’re probably wondering...what do I do now? You need support that’s designed for you as an adult, who’s not just autistic, not just ADHD, but both. From emotional validation to practical advice, Megan Griffith is ready to be your guide into the wonderful, confusing, liberating world of AuDHD

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208 pages

Release Date: December 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805012382 AUD$: 44.99

Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum 2/e

Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

No Heels, No Problem

A Neurodivergent Survival Guide to Adult Life when you are Dyspraxic orADHD

By Sarah Hendrickx, Judith Gould

In this second edition, Sarah Hendrickx combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their experiences at each stage of their lives. Includes up-to-date content on masking, diagnosis later in life, and a new focus on trans and non-binary voices, as well as specific health implications including menopause, PCOS and Hypermobility/Ehlers-Danlos

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352 pages

Release Date: April 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781805010692 AUD$: 51.99

By Maxine Roper

Are you a dyspraxic or ADHD woman, or do you think you might be? If you want to understand what dyspraxia or ADHD means to you as an adult, and a woman, this book is for you. It will support you in every part of your neurodiversity journey and help you understand what dyspraxia and ADHD mean to you as a women, in your relationship with others, yourself and even your body.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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Release Date: September 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839972287

AUD$: 43.99

Under the Radar

An

Essential Guide to Autism and Girls

By Emilia Misheva

This straightforward guide introduces you to the differing presentations of autism that are common in girls, but also explores why referring to male and female autism is too reductive. Describing why some autistic girls needs are identified late or not at all, looking at relationships, education, mental health and puberty, this easy-to-understand book draws on both lived experience and research.

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Release Date: September 2024

176 pages

9781839974489 AUD$: 40.99

This is Who I Am

The Autistic Woman's Creative Guide to Belonging

By Andrea Anderson

Creative, engaging and personal, this book walks you step-by-step through the process of understanding and accepting a new autistic identity. Weaving together the personal lived experience and professional knowledge of neurodivergent author and creative career coach, Andrea Anderson, This is Who I Am provides you with the information, tools, and support to navigate your autistic discovery and reach a place of positivity and confidence. With a focus on shared stories, belonging and finding community the activities and reflections in this book are perfect for anyone who is validating their autistic selfidentification, considering getting a diagnosis, in the process of being diagnosed or who has been diagnosed recently.

Rediscovered

A Compassionate and Courageous Guide For Late Discovered Autistic Women (and their allies)

By Catherine Asta

Coming to an autism discovery late in life is a new beginning - an opportunity to come home to yourself and to start living your life authentically, in a way which is aligned to your needs. This compassionate and courageous guide centres the experiences of late discovered autistic women, and helps you advocate for yourself with a greater degree of self-awareness. With chapters on everything from masking, mental health, meltdowns, menopause, burnout and health to sensory processing, emotions, relationships, and work - this important book will help you to nurture your strengths as an autistic woman, process and respond to the challenges and struggles you face, and find a lifelong sense of belonging.

The Female Profile of Autism

A Guide to Clinical Assessment

By Isabelle Henault, Annyck Martin

Autism in women and girls is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. This comprehensive guide offers a clinical definition and clinical criteria for Autism as well as case studies illustrating the autistic female experience. Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects including sexuality, relationships, professional life and routes to diagnosis are explored including a lived-experience case study by Annyck Martin. In addition, an assessment questionnaire is provided, tailored specifically to the diagnosis of autism in women. Each question is supported by clinical commentary from Autism experts Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Valentina Pasin and Bruno Wicker to help the reader interpret answers and reach informed conclusions.

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240 Pages

Rel Date: September 2024

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Arriving Late

The lived experience of women receiving a late autism diagnosis

By Jodi Lamanna

"The stories within this book tell of the journey women take to late autism diagnosis: stories of discovery, strength, self-awareness and belonging." An honest and eye-opening collection of stories from the lives of late diagnosed autistic women across the world, brought together with thoughtful observations from neurodivergent advocate, Jodi Lamanna. Exploring life before and after diagnosis and covering topics such as masking, social interaction, parenting and employment, this book provides much-needed insight into the challenges and successes of late diagnosed women. With chances for reflection on your own experiences, informative diagnosis tips and guidance on what can be done in the future to properly support autistic women, this is an essential read for late diagnosed women and those supporting them.

Lost and Now Found

A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults

By Kate Laine-Toner, Suzi Payton

What happens when you discover that you are autistic later in life? How do you move forward from that point? If you are feeling lost, this is the book for you. Featuring deeply personal stories from the authors and other autistic people in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, you will be supported to explore your autistic identity and to learn how to build a 'life hand-picked' for your unique needs. It's time to be happier, healthier, less anxious - and to find the real you.

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192 Pages

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Rel Date: June 2024

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Conversations with Monsters

On Mortality, Creativity, And Neurodivergent Survival

By Charlotte Amelia Poe

How does autistic trauma really feel, and how can you find your way through it to a warmer, brighter place? Written by best-selling author Charlotte Amelia Poe this is a poignant and whimsical exploration of the true autistic experience. Chapter-by-chapter, Poe delicately peels back the layers of what it is to be young and autistic in the modern world, touching on trauma, grief, mortality, love and everything in between. Charming, thought-provoking and often very funny, this book doesn’t offer solutions - it walks next to you, like a friend, through times both dark and light. It reminds you every step that you’re not alone.

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176 Pages NOT ILLUSTRATED

Rel Date: September 2024

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Notes for Neuro Navigators

The Allies' Quick-Start Guide to Championing Neurodivergent Brains

By Jolene Stockman

"Being autistic is full-on, but being in the life of someone who is autistic? This can be epic, world-changing love." In a world built for neurotypicals, how can you help autistic loved ones navigate their way to happiness? Packed with strategies and honest, down-to-earth advice, autistic author Jolene Stockman explores the myriad ways you can boost the autistic in your life: from creating safe spaces and supporting self-care, to changing your own perspective, and advocating for them with others. Picking up this book is the next step in your journey towards enhancing the lives of autistics - so welcome! It's time to find out how we can help those we love to navigate the current world, and work together to build a brighter one that supports us all.

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence

A Handbook for Teens, Young Adults, and Those Who Care About Them

By Jennifer Brunton, Jenna Gensic

Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood? This empowering book is here to help you (and your Neurodiverse family and friends who love you) learn how to navigate these transitions on your own terms and timeline. It recognises that no matter where you are - home, school, college, work, out with friendsyou have the right to be heard, to feel safe and comfortable, and to chart your own path to success. And it will give you the tools you need to make sure that happens.

Talking the Talk About Autism

How to share and tell your story

By Haley Moss

As autistic self-advocates, our personal stories hold a lot of power: they are sources of strength, tales of overcoming barriers and adversity, and a way for us to assert agency and receive the support we might need. But how do you actually disclose your diagnosis? How do you tell teachers, support staff, colleagues, friends, or anybody else about your disability and account for their varied reactions? Or, if you're a parent or ally, how do you tell the person you're supporting about their own neurodivergent identity and culture? In this powerful and supportive book, Haley Moss explores the language, history, and stigmas that influence how people perceive autism, breaking down ways to approach conversations about neurodivergence in different contexts.

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144 Pages

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Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Recovering from Abuse

A practical resource for anyone working with young victim-survivors

By Susy Ridout

Recovery following sexual abuse is unique to the individual. In addition to this, autistic and neurodivergent children are more likely to have a wide range of different communication needs. Written by a leading expert with lived experience, chapters focus on the key areas for support workers to consider, including how to re-build trust, understanding safety, and managing sensory and emotional overwhelm.

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297 X 210 mm 120 pages

Release Date: October 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781803884578 AUD$: 114.00

All About Neurodiversity

The Card Deck

Assessment and Management

By Kathy Hoopmann, Tony Attwood

These multi-purpose cards use photographs from the animal kingdom to explain diagnoses, increase self-awareness, and help young people build self-esteem. Prepared by a best-selling team of authors and clinical psychologists, the cards can also be used as a therapeutic tool by professionals to set goals and establish clients' signature strengths and challenges.

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Author is from Australia

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9781805010388 AUD$: 74.99

By E. Steve Roach

Comprehensive and accessible, this is the first reference designed for trainees and nonspecialists in search of targeted information on the diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions in children. Providing a broad window on the primary disorders seen in childhood, it interweaves the expertise of field leaders to concisely distil the foundations of clinical paediatric neurology.

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254 X 203 mm Paperback

Release Date: December 2021

9780826143983

480 pages

AUD$: 204.00

A Therapist's Guide to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Children and Young

People

By Raelene Dundon

In this guide, autistic therapist Raelene Dundon demystifies how neurodiversity affirming principles can be easily applied to therapeutic practice. It covers essential considerations for working with neurodivergent clients such as presuming competence, respecting communication styles, and providing advice on the best affirming approaches in therapy.

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Author is from Australia

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

208 pages

Release Date: October 2023 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839975851 AUD$: 62.99

Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety

Strategies and Worksheets using CBT, DBT, and ACT Skills

By Dr. Theresa Kidd

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety.

In addition, it features chapters dedicated to assisting parents in supporting their anxious child.

The book outlines the co -occurrence of anxiety and autism, highlights specific anxiety risks and triggers, and presents practical solutions for overcoming barriers to therapeutic engagement.

A collection of CBT, ACT and DBT-informed practical worksheets are included, making this book ideal for use at home, at school or in OT, Psychology and Speech sessions

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Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback 279 X 216 mm 240 pages

Release Date: April 2022 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781787754508 AUD$: 65.99

The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook

By Dr Maeve Kavanagh, Dr Anna Day, Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, Jessica K Doyle

Based on new and emerging clinical research, this book is here to guide you through creating a neuro-affirmative child autism assessment process for your practice. Moving away from a deficit-based medical approach to child autism assessment (identification), this comprehensive and detailed handbook covers the most up to date research and best practice.

Created to encourage and empower clinicians to make a paradigm shift to a more neurodiversity-affirmative approach, this book acknowledges the challenges of working within a system that is inherently deficit based and provides practice points and clinical reflections on how to embed neurodiversityaffirmative principles in their individual practice.

This handbook is essential reading for those involved in assessing, as well as for those working with Autistic children more generally. Including helpful tips and methods that can be used during the identification process, this handbook also includes lived experiences of Autistic children and case studies, and perspectives from an OT and SLT, so clinicians can gain a much deeper understanding of the young people they are working with.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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246 X 173 mm

368 pages

Release Date: July 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781805011651

AUD$: 79.99

The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook

A Neurodiversity Affirmative Approach

By Davida Hartman, Maeve Kavanagh, Juliana Azevedo, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, Jessica Doyle

This accessible and comprehensive adult autism assessment handbook covers the most up to date research and best practice around adult autism assessment, centring the persons internal experiences and sense-making in clinical assessment, rather than subjective observation, thus providing the clinician with a truly paradigm shifting Neuro-Affirmative approach to autism assessment.

Traditional clinical assessment tools are comprehensively explored and unpacked to enable the clinician to have full confidence in aligning traditional criteria to the Autistic persons subjective experiences. Full of additional resources like language guidelines and an exploration of the common intersections between Autistic experience and the effects of trauma, mental health and more, this book supplies a breadth of knowledge on key areas that affect Autistic adults in everyday life.

The mixed team of neurotypical and neurodivergent authors describe lived experience of Autistic adults, a how-to for conducting Neuro-Affirmative assessments and post-assessment support, alongside reflections from practice. This book also has a directory of further resources including downloadable forms that you can use to prepare for your own assessments and a downloadable deep dive into Autistic perception.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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245 X 170 mm

Release Date: March 2023

9781839971662

Neurodiversity, Autism and Recovery from Sexual Violence

A practical resource for all those working to support victimsurvivors

By Dr. Susy Ridout

Recovery and survival following sexual violence are unique to each individual, and this invaluable book provides a resource for those supporting autistic and neurodivergent women to take steps towards regaining control of their life.

Written from the author's lived experience and expertise, there is a wealth of accessible guidance and practical activities that focus on making sense of events and taking time to do so.

This resource provides a clear framework to explore the full range of issues arising from sexual violence, including identity, goal-setting, safety, mental and physical well-being, managing emotions, friendships, relationships and disclosure, memory, concentration and sensory experiences.

It includes printable resource sheets and details of available supports to introduce to individuals or groups. Whilst targeting neurodivergent/autistic women survivors, it can be adapted by others to suit their requirements.

Above all, it encourages practitioners to work respectfully with clients in the context of their experiences and evolving situations.

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100 X 100 mm

320 pages

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Release Date: May 2021

9781913414979

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220 pages

AUD$: 110.00

Making Space for Autism

Strategies for Assessing and Modifying Environments to meet the needs of autistic people

By Sharon McCarthy, Micaela Connolly

Making Space for Autism has been written as a collaboration between autistic and non-autistic professionals, the authors break down each environmental element (physical, sensory, emotional, communicative and social) by chapter and include tools, resources, and a checklist as reference points to equip the reader with a framework from which to begin.

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300 X 230 mm 166 pages

Release Date: October 2023 NOT ILLUSTRATED

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Autism and the Law Navigating a Legal Minefield

Autism Missed and Misdiagnosed

Identifying, Understanding and Supporting Diverse Autistic Identities

By Adam Feinstein

This guide to navigating all aspects of the law as an autistic person will offer advice, resources and an overview of current research on the impact of being autistic from a legal standpoint. Written by a leading author and researcher on autism with, chapters cover employment, the criminal justice system, bullying and harassment, sexuality, mis-medication and the rights of older autistic adults

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246 X 189 mm

Release Date: May 2024

9781803883205

By Judy Eaton

Autism presents in a multitude of different and nuanced waysparticularly as it intersects with variance in class, gender, race and age. This comprehensive resource will help professions to understand, contextualise, and better identify diverse autistic presentations. It includes an overview of the autism diagnostic process, an exploration of controversial and commonly confused diagnoses such as PDA, ODD, CD, ASPD, and BPD

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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229 X 152 mm 224 pages

Release Date: October 2023 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839974601

AUD$: 62.99

Energy Accounting

Stress Management and Mental Health Monitoring for Autism and Related Conditions

By Maja Toudal, Dr Anthony Attwood

The world can be stressful to navigate for neurodivergent people. Delivering the first authoritative introduction to this neurodiversity-affirming technique, Energy Accounting features straightforward instructions on how adjustments can be made to reduce stress and increase energy and improve quality of life

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450 pages

AUD$: 96.99

256 pages

Release Date: February 2025 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781787757752

AUD$: 68.99

Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication & Social Interactions

By Patricia A. Prelock, Rebecca J. McCauley

To work effectively with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder, practitioners need in-depth knowledge on implementing interventions for communication. The second edition of this bestselling textbook gives professionals the foundation they need to evaluate todays widely used interventions and determine which ones will promote the best outcomes for the people they serve. It combines the expertise of more than 30 top autism authorities across multiple disciplines, including psychology, speech -language pathology, special education, and AAC. Readers will get a thorough introduction to 14 evidence-based interventions, complete with key details on each interventions theoretical and empirical basis and applications for both children and adults.

Supporting Social Learning in Autism

An Autobiographical Memory Program to Promote Communication & Connection

By Tiffany L. Hutchins, Ashley R. Brien

Autobiographical memory (ABM) the type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences is key to social learning and communication. This guide shows professionals how to support ABM in children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, leading to lasting enhancements to critical social skills. A strengthsbased approach to autism intervention, this unique program is about promoting authentic connections by facilitating memory not encouraging a specific set of behaviours or changing autistic habits of cognition. Ideal for speech-language pathologists and other practitioners, this book offers detailed guidance on how to assess ABM needs and implement activities that help autistic individuals encode and retrieve memories that aid in social learning.

Autism - Respecting Difference

An Inside View of Autism for Carers, Professionals and Families

By Phoebe Cladwell, Jodie Zutt

This is a concise, straightforward introduction to the sensory and emotional experiences of autism, designed to help support staff, professionals, and families better understand autistic people in order to offer meaningful and effective support. For autistic people, the world they experience can be very different to ours. This book is designed to help people who are new to autism understand how it might feel to be autistic, and how over- and under-sensitivities to incoming signals can overload the autistic brain, triggering anxiety and pain. Illustrated by artist Jodie Zutt, the book takes readers on a journey into the brainworld of autism in order to better understand and support those who live each day with the challenges of this condition.

BROOKES PUBLISHING CO

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

254 X 178 mm

608 Pages

Rel Date: September 2021

9781681253985

AUD$: 174.00

BROOKES PUBLISHING CO

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

279 X 216 mm

248 Pages

Rel Date: January 2023

9781681255712

AUD$: 109.00

PAVILION PUBLISHING & MEDIA

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

216 X 140 mm

82 Pages

NOT ILLUSTRATED

Rel Date: January 2023

9781803881577

AUD$: 29.99

Autism and Masking

How and Why People Do It, and the Impact It Can Have

By Felicity Sedgewick, Laura Hull

Autistic people often feel they have to present as neurotypical or perform neurotypical social behaviours in order to fit in. So-called 'masking' is a social survival strategy used by autistic people in situations where neurodiversity is not understood or welcomed. While this is a commonly observed phenomenon in the autistic community, the complexities of masking are still not widely understood. This book combines the latest research with personal case studies detailing autistic experiences of masking. It explains what masking is and the various strategies used to mask in social situations. The research also delves into the psychology behind masking and the specifics of masking at school, at social events with peers, and at work.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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Paperback

229 X 152 mm

272 Pages

Rel Date: March 2022

9781787755796 AUD$: 51.99

Interoception and Regulation

Teaching Skills of Body Awareness and Supporting Connection with Others

By Emma Goodall, Charlotte Brownlow

There are some things that many of us take for granted - such as knowing when we are hot or cold, feel hungry, or need to go to the toilet. But how do we know these things, and why do some people struggle to recognise them? Interoception - the ability to identify and act on physical sensations inside the body - is crucial to human wellbeing. It underpins physical developmental milestones, such as toilettraining, as well emotional ones, such as the ability to self-regulate. Research shows that Autism often co -occurs with poor interoceptive sense. This practical and informative book demystifies interoception and provides tools to help boost interoceptive abilities. It summarises the latest research, explores how interoceptive difficulties can be identified, suggests strategies to manage feelings and emotions, and explains how to support individuals in 'tuning in' to themselves.

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Author is from Australia

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216 X 138 mm

144 Pages

Rel Date: March 2022

9781787757288

AUD$: 45.99

The Autism Couple's Workbook 2/e

By Maxine Aston

This updated workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one partner is on the autism spectrum to understand and accept their differences. This book expands on topics including verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socialising and parenting, with case studies from couples who have successfully worked through their issues. This edition is fully updated for the DSM-V and features new research into alexithymia, further insights into couples counselling, digital communication and sensory sensitivity, with new worksheets and opportunities for collaboration and reflection.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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246 X 173 mm

240 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2021

9781785928918

AUD$: 63.99

Learning From Autistic Teachers

How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School

By Rebecca Wood, Ruth Moyse, Dr Laura Crane, Francesca Happe, Alan Morrison

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.

It explores exclusion and identity, understanding and acceptance, intersectionality and facilitating inclusion. It also celebrates the positives that come with being an autistic teacher, such as relating to neurodivergent pupils and conveying passion and enthusiasm for a subject through intense interests, or demonstrating particular skills in school leadership.

It examines how workplace set up can sometimes exclude autistic individuals and lead to skilled teachers and those in other education roles, including visiting professionals, leaving the profession, and sets out the accommodations that can prevent this from happening.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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229 X 152 mm

Release Date: April 2022

9781839971266

The Everyday Autism Handbook for Schools

60+ Essential Guides for Staff

By Claire Droney, Annelies Verbiest, Melanie Corr

A practical, easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and strategies that can be implemented within the classroom to help autistic children achieve their full potential.

With an introduction to autism and its key differences, insights from autistic individuals and case studies drawn from years of experience, this is the definitive resource for busy teachers supporting autistic children within a mainstream or specialist school environment.

This book provides guidance on a variety of topics related to teaching autistic children in primary school, including adapting the curriculum, ensuring effective communication with staff and parents, fostering emotional regulation, as well as staff self-care.

Each chapter includes easy-to-follow guides and resources, providing solutions, direction and support for teachers to help students on the autism spectrum to thrive.

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208 pages

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AUD$: 74.99

246 X 173 mm

368 pages

Release Date: January 2022 NOT ILLUSTRATED 9781787754287

AUD$: 80.99

Autism Program Environment Rating Scale

Middle/High School (APERS-MH) - User's Guide

By Samuel L. Odom, Ann Sam

How well does your school support learning, development, and participation for students on the autism spectrum? Find out with the APERS-MH, an in-depth assessment that evaluates the quality of educational programs for middle and high school students with autism. Filling the need for a reliable tool focused specifically on the unique learning needs of autistic students, the APERS-MH draws on observations, interviews, and reviews of student records to yield ratings of 11 key domains that make up overall program quality. School administrators and program supervisors will use this invaluable snapshot to document their program’s strengths and make a data-informed plan to address areas for improvement.

The Educator's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions and Treatments

By Kaye L. Otten, Sonja R. de Boer

Whatever your role general or special education teacher, school counsellor, therapist, administrator you undoubtedly interact with learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are committed to helping them succeed and thrive. This easy-to -use accessible guide summarizes more than 75 interventions and rates each based on the most recent evidence of effectiveness and safety Features include a summary of interventions from a comprehensive variety of domains, including behavioural interventions, visual supports, social and physiological interventions, an evidence-based five-point scale that clearly rates each intervention’s effectiveness for specific learners, and guidance for working with colleagues and families to choose and implement the most promising treatments

Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom

Easy Ways to Achieve Access, Agency and Wellbeing for All

By Kara Dymond

The world expects the impossible from teachers, with so many young people in our care - all with unique needs. How do we help everyone to thrive? Imagine a classroom where there is no 'normal' - where all brains are expected and welcomed. Students are taught about neurodiversity, metacognition, and self-advocacy alongside the curriculum and are encouraged to identify their own needs. Learning tools are taught and available to everyone! This thoughtful guide breaks down the learning process. It's brimming with practical tips, brain-based strategies, and illustrative examples that teachers can implement in the classroom. Stories of real teachers and neurodivergent students help educators envision how to apply neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

BROOKES PUBLISHING CO

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

279 X 216 mm

120 Pages

Rel Date: February 2024

9781681257235 AUD$: 354.00

CORWIN PRESS, INC.

Disc: TEXT Paperback

279 X 215 mm

424 Pages

Rel Date: December 2023

9781071838778

AUD$: 94.99

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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229 X 152 mm

256 Pages

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Rel Date: October 2025

9781839978807

AUD$: 49.99

Specific Learning Differences, What Teachers Need to Know

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Classroom

By Diana Hudson

The updated, straight-talking and accessible guide is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, senior leadership and even home schooling parents who want to know more about supporting students with Learning Differences.

Highlighting some of the more commonly encountered Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), expert Diana Hudson concisely describes the signs of those that are most commonly encountered in the classroom. Covering: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, autism spectrum condition, ADHD, OCD and featuring brand new chapters on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and tics and Tourette Syndrome, this book covers all the information you need, whilst reminding us that all neurodivergent children are individuals and have different qualities.

Diana provides an overview of each identity and evaluates how you may need to adapt your levels of support in the classroomas well as practical suggestions for modifying teaching materials and methods to make learning enjoyable, effective and accessible for all students. There are also dedicated chapters on helping students with SpLDs to improve their organisation and develop effective revision skills and exam techniques.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

272 pages

Release Date: July 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839977084

AUD$: 43.99

The

Teacher's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties In The Classroom

By Valerie Muter

Why do some children experience literacy difficulties? How can I identify a child with reading and writing challenges? What is the best way to support them in a classroom context?

1 in 10 children will experience some kind of reading difficulty, and while you as a class teacher are not expected to formally assess children or deliver specialist interventions, a good understanding of literacy challenges is crucial for providing optimu m educational support.

This guide demystifies and disentangles different types of literacy difficulty and explains how they can impact the child's day-to-day classroom functioning and general school life.

Chapters include how to identify children that are struggling, how to work with SpLD teachers and parents so they can be maximally supported and the co-occurrence of literacy difficulties with maths and attention problems

Strongly grounded in up-to-date theory and research, with practical tips to support each child's learning, this is a perfect companion for classroom teachers of all age levels.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

224 pages

Release Date: December 2024 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781839977046

AUD$: 49.99

Students with Autism

How to improve language, literacy and academic success

By Katharine Beals

Drawing on what the most current evidence shows about the nature of autism and which therapies are most successful, this book discusses the implications for autism-friendly instruction in academic subjects, noting the ways in which today's classrooms come up short, and suggesting various adjustments that teachers can make. Instead of focusing on social and behavioural issues, general accommodations, and general ways to address learning difficulties, Beals zeros in on academics, on accommodations within specific academic subjects, and on techniques that target autism-specific deficits, situating the issue of educational access within the broader context of disability rights, neurodiversity, and debates about what disability rights and neurodiversity should encompass.

JOHN CATT EDUCATIONAL

Disc: ACAD & PROFESSIONAL Paperback

210 X 148 mm

264 Pages

Rel Date: December 2022

9781915261373

AUD$: 37.99

The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself

A Mindful Guide to Embracing a New Way of Living and Learning With Your Child

By Esther Jones

To unschool your child, you must first unschool yourself. Many parents are aware that their child is unhappy at school, but they assume that if their child were to leave school, they would need to recreate school at home which can feel impossible. However, when the parent is willing to move beyond their own conditioning, learning beyond school can offer exactly what their child needs to grow into the full potential of who they are. Esther Jones gently encourages you to navigate this journey with curiosity and self-compassion and provides you with a clear path forward in your next step in accompanying your child in their learning. Extremely relevant for parents of a neurodivergent child, this book packed with practical suggestions and exercises, as well as stories from parents who have walked this path before

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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229 X 152 mm

240 Pages

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Rel Date: September 2025

9781805012757

AUD$: 46.99

A Different Way to Learn

Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education

By Naomi Fisher

If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to Neurodivergent children’s unique strengths and ways of learning. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive. Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child. This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

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229 X 152 mm

224 Pages

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Rel Date: July 2023

9781839973635

AUD$: 48.99

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