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The social world can be a mystery, even to the most savvy among us.

While social relationships are frequently a source of joy and satisfaction, they can be a source of frustration and confusion — downright. What is someone to do if his entire social world is a mystery to him? How is a person supposed to proceed in life if she does not understand why others act the way they do, or how she is supposed to behave in order to fit in with others? While Diary of a Social Detective is first and foremost a detective/ mystery book for young readers, it also addresses these often unspoken questions and offers clear-cut, practical strategies for solving social mysteries. The book is unique in that it steps outside the usual box of social skills solutions and delivers insights, tools and solutions within an engaging storyline that kids can relate to.

Practical solutions to the most common preschool behavior problems. "This book should be required reading for any parent who wants to react to preschooler conflicts calmly and non-violently. "

It is a treasury of practical principles and concrete strategies for answering the universal child rearing challenges parents face every day.

A timely guide to discipline for young children introduces a series of effective, nonviolent, and practical alternatives for correcting common behavior problems among preschool youngsters, offering tips on how to cope with whining, tantrums, negativity, sibling rivalry, hyperactivity, aggression, and other issues. Original.

Find your people, find yourself. Having a tribe of your people means that you don't have to pretend. You don't have to say that you're ok when you aren't

Tally is autistic and proud. She used to try to hide her autism, but now she is determined to make sure people see who she really is. At the school camp, Tally is thrown into the company of bully Skye. Skye is far from Tally’s ideal friend, but spending a week alone is so much worse!

Help kids make smarter choices at home and at school with this kid-friendly book that takes a positive approach to behavior problems.

Better behavior isn’t just about making adults happy. When kids make better behavior choices, they stay out of trouble, feel good about themselves, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers. That leads to self-control, awareness, and a positive outlook, so things go better for kids. Lighthearted yet supportive and frank, with full-color cartoons and humorous text, this book helps readers learn to make thoughtful, deliberate, positive behavior decisions. That means fewer behavior problems and more freedom-and fun. Behavior issues addressed include small ones, like talking or blurting out in class, as well as more challenging behaviors such as fighting or disobeying parents.

The concept of time is introduced as an adventurous mouse performs his daily activities. At various points in the text the reader is asked to answer questions based on the illustrations.

Ed Mouse live in a mousehole in a big kitchen. Today he is going ice skating with his friend Jo. Why don’t’ you join him?

This visual resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism or other special needs about how to use public toilets safely.

It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including lining up and taking your turn, as well as practicalities, such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is the perfect starting point for teaching independence when using public toilets.

In this cross between Chicken Soup for the Soul and the best of Erma Bombeck, the author, the mother of a young boy with Asperger Syndrome...

gives us a rare glimpse of the ups and downs of family life with an individual who has autism spectrum disorder. From swim meets to Chinese restaurants, from school to church, to birthday parties, and everything in between, the reader is let into the everyday lives of the Elliott family. At once tender and hilarious, the episodes in the book all illustrate the basic tenet of this charming book – while living with a child with autism spectrum disorder often leads to embarrassing moments, nobody ever needs to be ashamed.

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.

Dr Temple Grandin was diagnosed as being autistic at the age of three. An intelligent child with a thirst for knowledge, but unable to properly express herself or control her own behavior...

Temple struggled through grade school. Eventually, her disruptive behavior forced her expulsion from a “normal” school and enrollment at a school for autistic children. There Temple fared better, but she began to suffer from “nerve attacks.” Through working at the school’s farm, Temple learned about cattle presses, which are used to calm nervous livestock. After building her own cattle press, Temple Grandin used it to successfully control her own nerve attacks.

Energizers and other great cooperative activities for all ages.

Everybody loves energizers. Kids, adults…everyone!

Energizers are easy, interactive and cooperative activities that light up a group and bring people together. Everyone can play, and rules are simple. The emphasis is on spontaneity, community building, and most of all, fun.

Poor self-esteem is common in adolescents, teens with autism spectrum disorders are at greater risk of low self esteem and related anxiety and depression disorders.

This book is designed to provide the busy classroom teacher (or parent) with practical ideas and strategies for developing and enhancing a set of valuable life skills in individual students.

This booklet gives some guidance on changes that can be made to an environment be it one room, a whole building, or the individual's clothes -

that will benefit children and adults with autism (including Asperger syndrome) by reducing sensory overload.

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.

Has someone ever taken something belonging to you? Have you had times when things didn't go your way? Have you ever felt you can't do what you want?

Read about Kate, Tom and Jessie and what they did when they felt angry.

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Discipline Without Shouting Or Spanking

Jerry Wykoff & Barbara C. Unell

Do You Know Me?

Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott

Ed Mouse Finds Out About Times of Day

Illustrated by Adam Stower

Ellie Needs To Go

Kate E. Reynolds

Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never

Lisa B. Elliot

Emergence: Labeled Autistic

Temple Grandin & Margaret Scariano

Energize!

Lions Quest

Environments and Surroundings

Anh Nguyen (The National Autistic Society - UK)

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Diary of a Social Detective

Jeffrey E Jessum