My Name Is Khan

Directed by Karan Johar

My Name Is Khan' is the triumphant story of an unconventional hero and the obstacles he must overcome to regain the love of his life.

Rizvan Khan, a Muslim man who has Asperger’s Syndrome, moves to San Francisco and falls in love with the beautiful Mandira. They marry and have a happy life; until September 11, 2001, when attitudes towards Muslims undergo an alarming change. After a series of tragic events leaves her husband devastated, Mandira splits from Rizvan, leaving alone once again. To win her back, Rizvan embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across America to clear his name and prove his love for the woman who has captured his heart.

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.

My Name Is Khan

My Secret Bully

Trudy Ludwig

A touching, inspirational story targeted for 5- to 11-year-olds, My Secret Bully instantly draws young readers into Monica's world where she is bullied by a friend and learns how to cope and thrive.

Relational aggression is an act of emotional bullying hidden among tightly knit networks of friends. Instead of using knives and fists to bully others, emotional bullies employ relationships, words, and gestures as their weapons of attack. Emotional bullying is often dismissed as a normal rite of passage, but research shows it is as harmful as physical aggression, with devastating, long-term effects.

My Secret Bully

My Social Stories Book

Carol Gray & Abbie Leigh White

Carol Gray's social stories have been used all over the world to teach social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum.

Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in this book take children step-by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car.

My Social Stories Book

Naomi’s World

Naomi Lake

Follow Harmony the Hen through the world of children's author Naomi Lake.

Naomi’s World

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.

No More Victims

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.

Nurturing Kids Hearts and Souls

OPEN WIDE

Tom Barber

Going to the dentist .

OPEN WIDE

Overcoming 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.

Overcoming Anxiety in Children & Teens

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 A Child With Asperger Syndrome

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.

 

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

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.

Patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

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?”

Person Centered Planning