Additive Alert
Julie Eady
Your guide to safer shopping. The essential information about what's really in the food you eat, which additives to avoid and why.
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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Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Chantal Sicile-Kira
Adolescence can be a difficult time for everyone, but for parents of teens on the autism-spectrum it's particularly nerve-wracking.
This book offers strategies for helping children, whatever their ability level, through the changes of the teenage years, and to prepare them for adulthood. Using clear examples, practical advice and supportive insights.
All Birds Have Anxiety
Kathy Hoopmann
Life as a bird can be stressful!
From worrying about airplanes, windows and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a humorous, quizzical depiction of bird behavior, this book validates everyday experiences of anxiety, provides an understanding of the associated symptoms and offers compassionate coping strategies.
All Cats Are On The Autism Spectrum
Kathy Hoopmann
This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.
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, social issues and communication difficulties.
Touching, humorous, and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of autistic people.
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.
All Dogs Have ADHD
Kathy Hoopmann
Absorbing and insightful, this book takes a refreshing approach to understanding ADHD. It combines humour with understanding to reflect the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different.
Ami Has Asperger’s
Jane Jolly
Written for the classmates of her daughter, this book helps them to understand why Ami behaved differently in many circumstances.
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.
An Introduction To Supporting People With Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Sue Hatton & Tom Boughton
If you work with people with autistic spectrum condition and are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information to help your personal development...
then An introduction to supporting people with autistic spectrum condition is for you. This book puts the person with autism at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide.
Approaches To Autism
National Autistic Society UK
The scope of this book is wide: it contains references to a huge range of interventions and therapies, arranged alphabetically for easy reference. Each entry signposts the way to further information.
Are You Ready?
South Aust Dept for Communities & Social Inclusion
This DVD includes the popular animation 'Tom's Toilet Triumph' with additional boy or girl toileting sequences.
This presents a story about learning to use the toilet, with realistic step by step instruction. It is suitable for all ages.
Aroha Knows
Rebekah Lipp & Craig Phillips
Aroha knows that nature is there for you and for me. Spending time out in nature makes her feel all kinds of wonderful emotions.
Throughout Aroha Knows, Aroha and her friends experience our amazing world and explore how it can benefit our wellbeing.
Aroha’s Choice
Rebekah Lipp & Craig Phillips
Our brains are like supercomputers that help us make sense of the world we live in. They help us think, learn and do all sorts of amazing things.
Aroha’s Way
Craig Phillips
A children's guide through emotions.
Come along on a journey with Aroha, as she wards off nervousness, fear, worrying thoughts and apprehension with simple, yet effective tools that everyone can use.
