Inclusion Pocketbook
Niki Elliot, Elaine Doxey & Val Stephenson
A pocketful of tips, tools and practical advice for creating a school environment in which all are included and valued.
SWAN Resource Library
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.
Would you like to contribute to our Resource Library?
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.
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Individualised Autism Intervention For Young Children
Travis Thompson
Discrete trial instruction or naturalistic, incidental teaching: How do you choose which approach to use with young children with autism? Now there's no need to "pick a side"
— this groundbreaking book helps professionals skillfully blend the best of both behavioral approaches to respond to each child’s individual needs. Developed by one of the nation’s leading experts on autism, this innovative, evidence-based guidebook cuts through the chaos of conflicting information and gives readers a logical, child-centered way to plan and implement intervention. Professionals will begin with an in-depth guide to creating an autism intervention profile for each child, based on the type and severity of the child’s autism characteristics and common predictors of how the child will respond to intervention (such as anxiety level, language, and social interest). Once the profile is complete, readers will learn how to match the child’s individual characteristics and needs with a specially tailored blend of DTI and naturalistic teaching. To help them select and implement the right interventions for each child, professionals will get more than a dozen practical tools, including the Autism Intervention Responsiveness Scale, sample data collection forms, schedules, intervention plans, and progress reports. Readers will also learn from detailed before-and-after case studies of five children with very different characteristics and intervention needs. Through vivid accounts of their diverse intervention plans and first-person stories from their parents, readers will see exactly what individualized, child-centered interventions look like and how they help children make improvements in key areas. A must for early childhood educators and interventionists, this book will demystify competing autism treatments and help readers create custom-tailored interventions that really improve child outcomes.
Inside Asperger’s Looking Out
Kathy Hoopmann
This book shows neurotypicals how Aspies see and experience the world.
Engaging text and colour photographs bring to light traits that many Aspies have in common, whilst at the same time highlighting and celebrating the unique characteristics that make those with Asperger syndrome special.
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.
Interoception and Regulation
Emma Goodall & Charlotte Brownlow
Teaching Skills of Body Awareness and Supporting Connection with Others.
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 well-being. It underpins physical developmental milestones, such as toilet-training, 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.
Intricate Minds
Candid interviews with teenagers designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce harassment and bullying.
Through interviews with students who have Asperger Syndrome (AS), this video offers an inside look at how teenagers with AS act, think and feel — and how they’re routinely treated. The students talk about their strengths as well as their challenges and describe how important is it to them to be treated with respect. The program’s open includes speculation that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein had Asperger Syndrome. After viewing this video, classmates should be less likely to ignore or harass students with AS — and be more willing to treat them as equals. The program is designed for students in high school and middle school and is an excellent staff development tool.
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.
Is A Worry Worrying You
Freida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz
Adults think of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and worry a lot, especially in our highly pressurized era.
This book addresses children’s worries with humor and imagination, as hilarious scenarios teach kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.
Is It You, Me, Or Adult A.D.D.?
Gina Pera
The science has been clear since 1994, when Adult ADHD was declared a medical diagnosis. Still, the public harbors misconceptions, and that means millions suffer needlessly.
And that includes millions of couples who can’t understand why their lives together are so hard-sometimes despite many attempts at couples therapy. Everyone knows someone with adult ADHD. Yet we misattribute the symptoms to anxiety, depression,
or even laziness, selfishness, or moodiness. Moreover, we assume ADHD means “little boys with ants in their pants.” In fact, childhood hyperactivity goes “underground” as the person matures, resulting in a mentally restless state. Meticulously researched by award-winning journalist Gina Pera, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is a comprehensive guide to recognizing the behaviors where you least expect them (on the road and in the bedroom, for example) and developing compassion for couples wrestling with unrecognized ADHD symptoms. It also offers the latest information from top experts, plenty of real-life details, and easy-to-understand guidelines for finding the best treatment options and practical solutions. The revolutionary message is one of hope for millions of people-and a joyous opportunity for a better life.
It’s Ok To Feel The Way You Do (otherwise you wouldn’t be you)
Josh Langley
Everyone has feelings...happy, sad, lonely, angry, anxious, proud, scared - and they're all OK! But sometimes we just don't know what to do with them.
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
Michael Marton
The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way.
Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward? It’s Raining Cats and Dogs is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why people with ASDs have problems understanding common phrases and idioms that others accept unquestioningly as part of everyday speech. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves. The drawings will form instantly memorable references for those with ASDs to recall whenever they need to and will be helpful for anyone curious to understand the ASD way of thinking. They will enable people on the spectrum and their friends, families, teachers and colleagues to better understand and communicate with each other.
Just Right For You
Melanie Heyworth
A story about Autism.
Just Right For You offers a warm, optimistic way of introducing Autism to your child and embracing their differences.
Keys To Parenting The Child With Autism
Marlene Targ Brill
Barron's Parenting Keys.
Here’s help for parents who must cope with the details raising children in the often-demanding contemporary environment. Bringing up children today is different – and in many ways more difficult – than it was in past generations. Barron’s Parenting Keys speak to today’s parents with answers to today’s problems.
Kids In The Syndrome Mix
Martin L Kutscher
A guide to the often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children.
From attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, and non-verbal learning disabilities. It provides information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments.
