The SWAN Resource Library is located at the SWAN Office, and contains more than 350 items. Books and DVDs are available for loan free of charge to all SWAN Members, and we have numerous FREE information pamphlets available to keep. Please contact us to enquire as to the availability of items and to borrow from our library. Resources will need to be collected from, and returned to our Busselton office, located at 12 Pettit Crescent, Busselton WA 6280.
If you have a resource you would like to share with others, please contact us to make arrangements. Alternatively, make a Donation to SWAN. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.
The South West Autism Network relies on the generosity of our members and community to support the families of the south west region living with ASD.
Energizers and other great cooperative activities for all ages.
Everybody loves energizers. Kids, adults…everyone!
Energizers are easy, interactive and cooperative activities that light up a group and bring people together. Everyone can play, and rules are simple. The emphasis is on spontaneity, community building, and most of all, fun.
Poor self-esteem is common in adolescents, teens with autism spectrum disorders are at greater risk of low self esteem and related anxiety and depression disorders.
This book is designed to provide the busy classroom teacher (or parent) with practical ideas and strategies for developing and enhancing a set of valuable life skills in individual students.
This booklet gives some guidance on changes that can be made to an environment be it one room, a whole building, or the individual's clothes -
that will benefit children and adults with autism (including Asperger syndrome) by reducing sensory overload.
Has someone ever taken something belonging to you? Have you had times when things didn't go your way? Have you ever felt you can't do what you want?
Read about Kate, Tom and Jessie and what they did when they felt angry.
What makes you feel happy? Find out how you can make other people happy, too.
Have you ever broken a favourite toy? Have you ever been teased and called silly names? Have other children ever been mean to you and not let you join in their games?
Read about Sam, Omar and Amy and what happened when they felt sad.
Are you scared of the dark? Did you feel scared on your first day at school? Have you ever got lost? How did you feel?
Read about Ben, Maya and Jack and what they did when they felt scared.
A delightfully illustrated book for school friends or brothers and sisters aged 8-13 of children with autism.
It explains the characteristics of autism, investigates what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with an autistic spectrum disorder, and suggests some approaches to making life more comfortable for everyone.
With designated spaces to paste a photo or draw a picture and lines on which to write, the book can be personalized.
Following the loss of a family member or friend a tangible record of a happy relationship can be created. This booklet has been designed to assist people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, to understand the concept of death, loss and the grieving process.
See how saying a special word at the right time shows what good manners you have and that you care.
Learn how and why to behave in a responsible way. Explore what might happen if people were not responsible for themselves and others around them.
Learn about how people should behave when they play sports and games....
Find out why people need rules, why cheating is wrong, and how to cope when you lose.
