Life as a bird can be stressful!
From worrying about airplanes, windows and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a humorous, quizzical depiction of bird behavior, this book validates everyday experiences of anxiety, provides an understanding of the associated symptoms and offers compassionate coping strategies.
This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.
This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.
All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties.
Touching, humorous, and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of autistic people.
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.
Written for the classmates of her daughter, this book helps them to understand why Ami behaved differently in many circumstances.
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.
An insider's guide to loving, understanding and teaching children with Asperger Syndrome.
As a parent, a teacher, and an Aspie herself, Jennifer Cook O’Toole provides the definitive insider’s view of Asperger 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.
Logan overhears his Grandma tell her friend he has Autism, and he asks her ”Autism is...?” She explains it to him in this beautifully illustrated story.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disability that affects an estimated 1 out of 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) in the US alone. It is a “spectrum” disorder because its impact on development can range from mild to severe. The areas of development most affected are social interaction and communication skills, difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication, and leisure play.
Someone wisely said, “If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” The characteristics are different with each unique individual, and so are the ways to interact, teach, and care for them.
You may or may not wish to explain autism to your child at a young age, but if you do, I hope this book can help make it easier for you, as it did for me when explaining autism to Logan. His inquisitive mind wanted to know, and once he read this story, even before it was illustrated, he was satisfied with the answer.
A guide for friends, family and professionals.
Meet Ben – a young boy with ADHD. Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He helps children understand what it means to have ADHD and describes what it is and how it feels. Ben explains how he was diagnosed and what he had learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help at home and school.
A guide for friends and family
Meet Adam – a young boy with Asperger Syndrome. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS – he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is ideally suited for children aged between 7 and 15 years of age and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
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 guide for friends, family and professionals.
Meet Issy – an 11-year-old girl with Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome (PDA), a condition on the autism spectrum. Issy invites readers to learn about PDA from her perspective, helping them to understand how simple, everyday demands can cause her great anxiety and stress.
This illustrated book is for readers aged 7 and upwards, and is an excellent way to increase understanding about PDA in the classroom or at home. It also includes practical tips and recommended resources for parents and professionals.
Young people with autism can be particularly susceptible to setbacks, often leading to depression and a sense of hopelessness. Based on Carol Gray’s highly effective Social Stories model, this book introduces a more productive way of looking at common life setbacks and offers tools to overcome obstacles, build resilience and develop coping strategies for the future. Ideal for parents and professionals working with young people, especially young people with autism, from age 11 up to adulthood.
A delightfully illustrated book for school friends or brothers and sisters aged 8-13 of children with autism.
It explains the characteristics of autism, investigates what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with an autistic spectrum disorder, and suggests some approaches to making life more comfortable for everyone.
For young children with high-functioning autism or Asperger's disorder.
Young children with autism have particular difficulty in understanding and controlling their emotions, especially when those emotions are negative. This practical manual for professionals provides a set of simple strategies to help children with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome who suffer from mood difficulties to decrease negative feelings and increase positive feelings in daily life.
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.
Max is a 12 year old boy on the autism spectrum who has a beautifully composed collection of essays and drawings to explain to the reader what life is like with autism, providing insight...
into the autistic mind through the words and drawings of a child on the spectrum. This book addresses common questions children ask. The reader will derive a deeper understanding about autism as well as greater compassion for those who live with ASD.
