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.
...and other questions about reptiles.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin is jam-packed with fascinating facts about reptiles, from “Which reptile has a frightful frill?” to “Which turtle kicks up a stink?”.
...and other questions about science.
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works, I Wonder Why books are a brilliant way to keep young minds buzzing. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from “Why do shadows happen?” to “What makes cakes rise?”, I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles will amaze, amuse, satisfy and inspire!
..and other questions about caves.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why Stalactites Hang Down is jam-packed with fascinating facts about caves, from “Why are cave fish blind?” to “Who buried their dead in caves?”
...and other questions about the oceans.
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works, I Wonder Why books are a brilliant way to keep young minds buzzing. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from “Which sea animals sing like canaries?” to “What is sand made of?”, I Wonder Why The Sea Is Salty will amaze, amuse, satisfy and inspire!
...and other question about time and seasons.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why The Sun Rises is jam-packed with fascinating facts about Ancient Rome, from “What is a leap year?” to “Why are there only two seasons?”
..and other questions about communication.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why The Telephone Rings is jam-packed with fascinating facts about communication, from “How does your body talk?” to “Is virtual reality just for fun?”
...and other questions about plants.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves is jam-packed with fascinating facts about plants, from “When does a seed begin to grow?” to “Which plant traps a treat?”
...and other questions about building.
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works, I Wonder Why books are a brilliant way to keep young minds buzzing. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from “What’s the quickest way to knock buildings down?” to “How much can a crane lift?” I Wonder Why Tunnels Are Round will amaze, amuse, satisfy and inspire!
...and other questions about natural disasters.
The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the reader’s curiosity and develop reading skills. I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops is jam-packed with fascinating facts about natural disasters, from “What happens in an earthquake?” to “What is dangerous about space rocks?”
...and other questions about inventions.
It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I Wonder Why Zips Have Teeth clues kids into the behind-the-scenes people and stories behind many objects they use every day. The question and answer format is great for further discussion, the entertaining pictures keep the pages turning. It will change the way readers think about the things they use, and hopefully inspire a few to dream up some new ones!
I’m Hungry, I’m Hungry, What Shall I Do? introduces readers to Triggy, a very hungry and thirsty triangle who can’t decide what to eat or drink!
Children will enjoy this engaging board book as Triggy embarks on a cafeteria adventure. Triggy identifies the foods, snacks, drinks, and desserts from which he can choose while his facial expressions convey his emotions as he ponders each decision. I’m Hungry, I’m Hungry, What Shall I Do? is filled with simple, brightly colored illustrations and rhyming text and will be especially appealing to younger children who are acquiring language and reading skills. The concepts in the book can inspire questions and insights from children concerning how they make their own food choices.
Using anecdotes and case studies from his clinical practice, well known Melbourne psychologist Dr Richard Eisenmajer explains the main features of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
He provides insights into how people with ASD experience the world around them and reasons why they either excel or struggle with everyday activities.
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.
