Get Out, Explore & Have Fun

Lisa Jo Rudy

Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them.

This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Informal learning experiences can be the key to self-discovery, communication, self-confidence, and even independence for many children on the autism spectrum. Only outside the four walls of school will your child truly discover their own passions, abilities, and social peers.

A note from SWAN: ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ is no longer used as a diagnosis and the term “high-functioning” is harmful, as it minimises the varied support needs of autistic people.  SWAN does not endorse these terms, but recognises that this resource contains other useful information.

Get Out, Explore & Have Fun

Getting Started! Rainbow of Emotions and Emotional Management

Dolly Bhargava

Details on how to use the "Rainbow of Emotions" app, available at https://www.rainbowofemotions.app/

Getting Started! Rainbow of Emotions and Emotional Management

Getting Started! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication

Dolly Bhargava

This practical booklet has been written for parents and discusses a range of visual systems that can be used at home to develop your child's communication skills.

Getting Started! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication

Going To The Dentist

Kate Wilkes (National Autistic Society UK)

Going to the dentist can be very stressful experience for people with Autism or Asperger Syndrome, and their carers.

This booklet provides reasons why this experience may be difficult and suggests strategies that can be used to help improve the situation.

A note from SWAN: ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ is no longer used as a diagnosis and the term “high-functioning” is harmful, as it minimises the varied support needs of autistic people.  SWAN does not endorse these terms, but recognises that this resource contains other useful information.

Going To The Dentist

Going To The Doctor

Emma Jones

Going to the doctor can be very stressful experience for people with an autistic spectrum disorder or their carers.

This booklet provides reasons why this experience may be difficult and suggests strategies that can be used to help improve the situation.

Going To The Doctor

Going To The Hairdresser

Laura Slade

Many parents find that taking their child to the hairdressers can be a very difficult experience for all involved.

This booklet explains briefly why a child may become distressed when having a haircut and also suggests some strategies to help.

Going To The Hairdresser

Hello, My Name is max and I Have Autism

Max Millar

Max is a 12 year old boy on the autism spectrum who has a beautifully composed collection of essays and drawings to explain to the reader what life is like with autism, providing insight...

into the autistic mind through the words and drawings of a child on the spectrum. This book addresses common questions children ask. The reader will derive a deeper understanding about autism as well as greater compassion for those who live with ASD.

Hello, My Name is max and I Have Autism

Help Me Be Good

Joy Berry

Helping Kids Grow! "My goal is to help children of all ages to live responsibly, so they can be happy and successful.

To accomplish this, I’ve written books that speak directly to children about things that are happening in their everyday lives. I’ve tried to make the books entertaining and fun by adding cartoons and humor.”

Help Me Be Good

Help! I’ve Got an Alarm Bell Going Off in My Head!

K.L. Aspden

This illustrated guide explains what happens to the brain and nervous system when that 'alarm bell in your head' starts ringing.

Everyone experiences feelings of panic, anxiety or stress at times. Being able to spot these feelings and the effects they have on your body is the key to making them much easier to cope with. this book will teach you to recognise the warning signs and give you simple ways to beat those troubling feelings.

Help! I’ve Got an Alarm Bell Going Off in My Head!

Helping

Jenny Feely

Have fun learning how to get along with others by helping your friends and family, listening to what they have to say, sharing your toys and taking turns.

Helping

Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety

Dr Theresa Kidd

Strategies and worksheets using CBT, DBT and ACT skills.

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.

Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety

Helping Children Understand and Express Emotions

Dr Emma Goodall

A practical interoception activity book.

This book provides parents and educators with all the tools they need to support children and young people to develop the practical skills needed to learn to understand and effectively express their emotions.  It provides the neuroscience and biological explanations behind why children loose control and practical activities to help them develop their interoception, the very foundation of being able to self-manage and self-regulate emotions.

Helping Children Understand and Express Emotions