MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN EPILEPSY
Dr. Kim chilman-Blair & John Taddeo
Medikidz Series. This book is perfect for children aged nine and over, and for adults, as it is a great way to learn about epilepsy and what actually happens during a seizure.
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.
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MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN FOOD ALLERGY
MEDIKIDZ SERIES.This book is perfect for children aged nine and over, and for adults, as it is a great way to learn about the immune system and what actually happens during an allergic reaction.
MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN SEASONAL FLU
Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair(BSo,MBChB) and Shawn de Loache
The aim of Medikidz Series is to help kids learn about health and disease in an exciting, non-threatening way, blending fun with fact.
the information will empower your child the knowledge to take ownership of their disease.
MEDKIDZ EXPLAIN HAVING AN OPERATION
Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair(BSo, MBChB) and Shawn deLoache
The Medikidz are a group of larger-than-life, space-dwelling characters who live on Mediland-a planet shaped just like the human body.
The Medikidz will take children on a journey through Medi-land, explaining complex medical issues in a language and style they can understand.
Mind Your Head
Unitingcare Moreland Hall
Some things you might want to know about drugs and mental health.
If you use non-prescribed drugs like alcohol, cannabis or amphetamines and you have been feeling anxious, sad, paranoid or have a diagnosed mental illness then this book is for you.
MODELLING FUN
Thomasina Smith
Ideal for 8-12 year olds using modelling materials for creativity and fun.
More Secret Girls’ Business
Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo & Rose Stewart
In addition to information about periods, this puberty resource includes details about physical and emotional changes.
It will give girls greater understanding and deeper knowledge about puberty and sexuality. Information is presented in a sensitive but open manner. It has simple language and fun illustrations which girls will enjoy.
More Than Words
Fern Sussman
Presents a step-by-step guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in an extensive, practical, and user-friendly format.
Strategies are drawn from current research to help children develop more advanced communication skills, focusing on helping the child reach the following four goals: 1) improved two-way interaction, 2) more mature and conventional ways of communication, 3) better skills in communicating for social purposes and finally, 4) improved understanding of language. Wonderfully illustrated and with chapters divided into four color-coded stages of communication, this book was developed for For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Mozart and the Whale
Directed by Petter Næss
A love story between two savants with Asperger's Syndrome (a kind of autism), whose conditions sabotage their budding relationship.
Multicoloured Mayhem
Jacqui Jackson
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Amongst them, Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD...
Ben has autism, and Matthew has dyspraxia and dyslexia. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons’ lives is threaded through with humour and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, her book vividly explains what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and caregivers.
Multiplication and Division
Barbara Bando Irvin, PHD
Skills include Multiplication, Division, Story problems and more.
My Brother is Autistic
Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
This book describes some of the realities that kids with autism and their brothers and sisters experience every day .
The author encourages all children to learn patience, understanding and tolerance when dealing with an autistic friend.
