Naomi’s World
Naomi Lake
Follow Harmony the Hen through the world of children's author Naomi Lake.
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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No More Victims
Dr. Jed Baker
The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialise with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimised emotionally, physically, and financially.
Trusting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, who are oftentimes socially isolated, are especially vulnerable to online predators. Finally, we have a resource to help prepare them for the minefields they may encounter on the internet. In this much-needed book, Dr Baker presents three main areas of concern for our kids:
– Cyber bullying
– Online sexual predators
– Internet scams
Through Dr Baker’s invaluable advice, kids will learn what to look out for, whom to avoid, and how to protect themselves when they’re communicating online.
Nurturing Kids Hearts and Souls
Maggie Dent
This innovative and timely book explores how we can help our children build emotional, social and spiritual competence for life - especially in the early years.
Avoid consumerism, technology and being too serious.
OPEN WIDE
Tom Barber
Going to the dentist .
Over Coming Anxiety in Children & Teens
Jed Baker
Jed describes motivational techniques,cognitive behavioral strategies, exercises,relaxation and mindfulness guides to lower anxiety...
to the point where individuals can begin to confront their fears.
Parenting A Child With Asperger Syndrome
Brenda Boyd
For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach.
Brenda is the mother to 13 yr old Kenneth, author of , and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth’s life. Brenda discusses parents’ reaction to their child’s AS and gives advice on how to better understand ‘Planet Asperger’. This book helps parents respond positively to the challenges of AS & find the ‘treasure’ of their child’s way of being.
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.
Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum
Eileen Riley-Hall
Overcoming the challenges and celebrating the gifts.
This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family.
Patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Christine Deudney (National Autistic Society UK)
This booklet is aimed at all health professionals who may come into contact with an adult or child with autism for reasons other than their autism.
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, dentists, opticians and hospital staff will find this leaflet useful.
Person Centered Planning
Edited by: John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien
This little book is our best current answer to the question, "What should I read about person-centered planning if I want to know more about the beliefs that shape it; ....
about its assumptions and its limits and its proper uses?”
Picked Last
Steve Heron
A story about loneliness and making friends. "The crabs at the estuary have a favourite game, Crab Soccer!" Gerry is a lonely crab who discovers some keys to making friends.
Play With Me
Isabel Cottinelli Telmo
What is autism? What difficulties so children with autism have? How can children in the class help them?
Playing with children with Autism, other additional needs and challenging behaviours
Playgroup NSW
A manual to help you as a PlayConnect facilitator assist children in groups to get the most out of the social opportunities at playgroup.
