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.
Offers practical tips and tools for all kinds of middle school challenges.
Find ideas for getting comfortable at school, making friends, dealing with body changes, getting along with family and lots of other advice.
The Universe & The Earth, Life on Earth, The Human World, Town & Country, Culture, Music, Stage & Screen, The Commercial World, Transport & Tourism, Sport & Leisure.
Test taking tips that really work. Top secret stuff about tests. Ways to boost your study smarts. How to handle test stress.
When Arthur's friends and family go to a luau D.W. gets a lesson in trying new things - Hawaiian style
Typed words, Loud voices is written by a coalition of writers who type to talk and believe it is neither logical nor fair...
that some people should be expected to prove themselves every time they have something to say.
The purpose of this guide is to help educators become acquainted with identifying and meeting the needs of the student with Asperger's Syndrome.
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.
The book aims to help you understand your child's behaviour throughout the normal stages of development up to and through primary school, and to help you deal with problem behaviours.
Free time such as lunchtime, break time and free time before or after school give rise to many difficulties for pupils with ASD.
This booklet identifies the main difficulties and some suggested solutions.
When there is a greater understanding of a child's sensory needs and differences, a transformation and shift in how one perceives these challenges...
can have a powerful effect on behaviour, development and quality of life of for your child.
For as long as Sid could remember, most thing were one way around...and he was the other.
It takes more than a night out serving the homeless or weekly attendance at religious services to instill values in children.
Though these activities are motivating and inspirational. They are not nearly enough! The most effective way to instill your values in your child is to use your values to guide your parenting decisions day in and day out.
There are so many wonderful ways that Violet uses her voice to let people know what she is thinking and feeling.
