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.
This inventive colour picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders.
This highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with ASD’s aged approximately 5-13
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has a photographic memory. He understands maths. He understands science. What he can't understand are other human beings.
When he finds his neighbour’s dog lying dead on the lawn, he decided to track down the killer and write a murder mystery about it. But what other mysteries will he end up uncovering?
"Isolates, examines and explains in simple terms, each component of body language.
Regardless of your vocation or position in life, you will be able to use it to obtain a better understanding of life’s most complex event – a face-to-face encounter with another person. It will make you more aware of your own non-verbal cues and signals, and will show you how to use them to communicate effectively and how to get the reactions you want.”
Help for unprepared, late and scattered teens.
This easy-to-use workbook provides powerful tips to help you get organised, retain information, communicate effectively, and succeed in school and life. The workbook includes fun activities to help you better understand how your brain works and arm you with the skills you need to handle daily challenges and frustrations. Whether it’s taking better notes in class or remembering details, this book is your ticket to success.
An illustrated guide to pathological demand avoidance.
Eliza Fricker gets it. When you’re raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. Eliza’s comedic illustrations explain the challenging situations and feelings you may face in a way that words simply cannot, bringing some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting.
Exercises to develop skills in evaluating emotions. Identifiying and labeling a range of feelings. Recognizing that feelings have differing levels of intensity.
Understanding that thoughts, not circumstances, cause feelings and behavior.
A story about the strong feelings associated with physical abuse. Zing! The rock flew from the ging. Andrew's anger fizzed inside of him always trying to burst.
"This guide is all about anxiety in people with Asperger's Syndrome and related Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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.
A Visual Guide book and brief introduction to Asperger's Syndrome and ASD in women and girls, taking a look at daily life and common challenges.
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.
In this guide she explores her relationship with her Neurotypical(non-autistic) male partner.
Topics include: how ASD affects her in day to day life, the positives of ASD, strategies on how the neurotypical partner can help with specific ASD challenges, what it feels like when you are apart, why she loves you, and suggestions on how you can best enjoy your time together. Suitable for ASD/NT couples in long-term relationships.
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.
A Visual Guide for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their Neurotypical families and friends.
Describes the difficulty in doing productive tasks via an intangible unit of measurement, ‘social energy’. Also looks at introversion and extroversion and how they affect social energy and social interaction. This book will give the reader greater self awareness.
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.
A Visual Guide for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their Neurotypical families and friends.
Introduction to meltdowns and shutdowns in this Second Edition in paperback format with some extra content. Contains strategies on how to deal with the two responses to stress that a common for people on the autism spectrum.
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.
