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.
Do you have stims that you use at home or school?
Stims, School & Me follows one child’s experience implementing sensory and emotional regulation tools at school. By sharing their insights, self-reflection tools and learnings due to trial and error, this story explores Emerson’s journey to find ‘stim solvers’ and avoid ‘stim fails’ in the classroom.
A pocketful of step-in-and-syop-it strategies to stamp out all forms og bullying including cyber bullying
More kids than ever feel worried, stressed out, and anxious every day. Their parents and teachers may not know, because kids don't want to talk about it...
or they don’t know how to put their worries into words. Their “secret stress” surfaces as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, and an inability to concentrate. These and other stress-related symptoms can have a negative effect on school performance, family life, and friendships. From the best-selling authors of , this book is a helping hand for kids and an eye-opener for adults. Reassuring words, silly jokes, and light-hearted cartoons let kids know they’re not the only worry-warts on the planet-and they can learn to manage their stress. A “What, Me Worry?” section describes the causes of stress and its physical and emotional effects. “How to Be a Panic Mechanic” gives kids ideas for dealing with stress and being stronger and more assertive. Upbeat, positive, fact-filled, and friendly, this is the book on stress for kids and young adolescents.
This resource has been written for mainstream teachers who have, or are about to have, a student with a disability in their classroom.
The booklet may also be useful for teaching assistants, parents and others. The resource is based on recent research and experience in schools and classrooms across Australia. The resource is divided into 3 sections:
LOANED OUT - Contains helpful information about depression, anxiety and related disorders, including alcohol and drug problems, and offers self-help strategies that may assist people...
to get through the tough times and find the right help.
Facilitator's Guide and Workbook
A comprehensive resource for teaching an essential life skill – emotional regulation.
Have fun learning how to get along with others by helping your friends and family, listening to what they have to say, sharing your toys and taking turns.
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.
