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.
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.
Embedded throughout these curriculum areas are concepts and tasks ideas regarding the fine arts, movement, technology and simple tools.
The accompanying activities are intended neither as a curriculum nor as a teaching guide but rather as an alternate way to provide information to students.
The proven SRA Distar reading program adapted for parent and child.
In only 20 minutes a day, this remarkable step-by-step program teaches your child to read – with the love, care and joy only a parent and child can share.
The essential reference for every Australian teacher - further revised and updated.
This indispensable pocket-sized resource guides primary and secondary school teachers through the many complex legal issues that arise in the school environment. Covering the key topics, from bullying to intellectual property, Teachers, Students and the Law provides concise, plain-language information in an easy-to-use format. This new edition incorporates updated information and references, with an up-to-date directory of national contacts and services.
The "Autism Works Now!" method/
Based on the Autism Works Now! Workplace Readiness Workshop, this interactive resource shows how to help students aged 14-17 develop the necessary transition skills getting and keeping a meaningful job, with accompanying worksheets available to download.
A troubleshooting approach takes five types of thinking that students typically struggle with...
Processing information; reasoning; inquiry; creative thinking; evaluation – and matches then with ‘thinking tools’. These include ‘odd one out’, ‘concept lines’, ‘inference squares’, ‘kick cards’ and ‘diamond ranking’. Each tool is explained and exemplified with instructions and teaching tips for classroom use. Lists of words and phrases help students take stock of their learning and to talk about their thinking.
A guide for parents and other educators of children with autism, including moderate to severe autism.
This book helps to make sense of the baffling array of educational interventions available, showing how to adapt different strategies to meet the specific needs of the child.
This book provides a listing of various mobile apps that can be used in the classrooms.
Ideas for classroom lessons and connections to the common core reading standards for teens and young adults with autism and developmental delays. The themes addressed in the book are The Colour Wheel, Arithmetic and Geometry, Getting to Know Me, The Four Seasons, The World of Work, On the Move/Community Fun, Common Core Reading & Language Arts Connections and Mobile Apps. Each chapter has a list of activities that address some of the skills that are sometimes the most challenging for some individuals with autism.
"Everyday scenarios for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their Neurotypical loved ones.
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.
"Everyday scenarios for people with Asperger's Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders and their neurotypical loved ones.
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.
Everyday scenarios for teenagers and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome and related autism spectrum disorders, parents and teachers.
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.
Everyday scenarios for couples in which one partner has Asperger's Syndrome or a related autism spectrum disorder.
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.
Written in a language that addresses younger people, Sean Covey, son of author Stephen Covey, has written a guide to life that parallels the highly popular book...
“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by his father.
