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.
Growing up is a whole lot easier if you have some idea what to expect?
This book describes exactly what will happen to your body in a straight forward, easy-to-understand way and it explains some of your feelings too- all you need to know for this important time in your life.
A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, invaluable for young boys and their parents.
Brightly illustrated, and with clear yet witty text, the book will help to demystify the physical and emotional upheavals that puberty brings. Ages: 8+.
Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty.
It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with boys and young men with autism or special needs.
Lorna Wing discusses the defining characteristics of autism and how these characteristics affect the type of services people with autism may need to access...
in order to live their lives to their fullest potential.
A family's journey through autism.
when Anthony Macris’ son was diagnosed with autism, he and his partner Kathy had two choices: do what they were told – and could afford – or do what they thought best. This is the tragic, joyful, instructive story of how they confronted the condition that changed their lives.
The Way I Feel books
Education about how to identify and handle our emotions (especially those that are unpleasant or frightening) is as important as other kids of learning. In The Way I Feel Books, therapist Cornelia Maude Spelman uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and manage their feelings and relate successfully to others.
This book will help your 8 - 13 year old child know they are normal, increase their resilience and teach them how to cope - calmly and confidently with all life throws at them.
They can read it themselves or you can read it with them and talk about it.
The thought of "losing control" can cause major problems for children who live with anxiety.
Now, parents, teachers and children have a helpful tool that gives young children an opportunity to explore their own feelings with parents or teachers as they react to events in their daily lives. Engaging and easy to read, this illustrated children’s book is filled with opportunities for children to participate in developing their own self-calming strategies. Children who use the simple strategies in this charming book, illustrated by the author, will find themselves relaxed and ready to focus on work – or play!
When every meal time, bath time and bedtime is struggle, you need answers - and now you have them.
Get the right diagnosis. Understand the treatment options. Help your child cope.
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.
Get the right diagnosis. Understand the treatment options. Help your child succeed.
Get the right diagnosis. Understand the treatment options. Help your child learn.
