Developing Resilience in Young People With Autism Using Social Stories

Dr Siobhan Timmins

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.

Developing Resilience in Young People With Autism Using Social Stories

Exploring Feelings

Angela Scarpa, Anthony Wells & Tony Attwood

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.

Exploring Feelings

How To Talk To An Autistic Kid

Daniel Stefanski

While many young people know kids with autism, they often find it hard to relate to them.

That’s because the behavior of autistic kids can seem off-putting and antisocial, even though the person with autism wants to be friends. This is frustrating for autistic kids and for their peers, and often leads to avoiding, ignoring, excluding-or bullying and teasing. In , a 14-year-old boy describes what it’s like being autistic. With frankness and optimism, author Daniel Stefanski provides personal stories, clear explanations, and supportive advice about how to get along with kids with autism. answers many questions readers might have about their autistic peers.

How To Talk To An Autistic Kid

I Am Utterly Unique

Elaine Larson

Discover the unique characteristics and abilities of children with Asperger Syndrome from A to Z.

This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children’s many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portrayal of children with ASD. Designed to help the children with ASD grow in self-awareness of their many capabilities, “I Am Utterly Unique” also encourages dialogue with siblings, friends, parents and teachers.

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.

I Am Utterly Unique

I love being my own Autistic self!

Landon Bryce

Vector: "I think we can all learn to accept ourselves and each other, exactly as we are."

I love being my own Autistic self!

Imagine Having Asperger’s Syndrome DVD

Dr Richard Eisenmajer

Using anecdotes and case studies from his clinical practice, well known Melbourne psychologist Dr Richard Eisenmajer explains the main features of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

He provides insights into how people with ASD experience the world around them and reasons why they either excel or struggle with everyday activities.

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.

Imagine Having Asperger’s Syndrome DVD

Keys To Parenting The Child With Autism

Marlene Targ Brill

Barron's Parenting Keys.

Here’s help for parents who must cope with the details raising children in the often-demanding contemporary environment.  Bringing up children today is different – and in many ways more difficult – than it was in past generations.  Barron’s Parenting Keys speak to today’s parents with answers to today’s problems.

Keys To Parenting The Child With Autism

Kids In The Syndrome Mix

Martin L Kutscher

A guide to the often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children.

From attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, and non-verbal learning disabilities. It provides information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments.

Kids In The Syndrome Mix

Parenting A Child With Asperger Syndrome

Brenda Boyd

For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach.

Brenda is the mother to 13 yr old Kenneth, author of , and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth’s life. Brenda discusses parents’ reaction to their child’s AS and gives advice on how to better understand ‘Planet Asperger’. This book helps parents respond positively to the challenges of AS & find the ‘treasure’ of their child’s way of being.

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.

Parenting A Child With Asperger Syndrome

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Eileen Riley-Hall

Overcoming the challenges and celebrating the gifts.

This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family.

 

Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Some Brains

Nelly Thomas

A book celebrating neurodiversity.

Some Brains starts from the premise that neurodiversity – conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and the like – are normal, essential parts of our human biodiversity.  yes, kids with these conditions sometimes require a bit of extra help and patience, but they should never be viewed as disordered.  They see things others don’t see!

Some Brains

Stand Up For Autism

Georgina J Derbyshire

When we tell someone that our child is autistic, the most common response is a sad face and an apologetic look.

I hate it when people say “I’m sorry to hear that”. Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be tough at the best of times, but few books take the time to celebrate the love and laughter an autistic child can elicit in their parents and those around them. In this warm, honest and laugh-out-loud tale of bringing up Bobby, now ten, Georgina Derbyshire shares and rejoices in his ‘slightly different’ childhood.

Stand Up For Autism