Steps to Independence

Bruce L Baker & Alan J Brightman

Teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.

Now in it’s third edition, this step-by-step guide has helped thousands of parents teach essential life skills to their children with disabilities.  Updated with additional teaching tips and an expanded section on behavior problem management, this friendly accessible book brings you sample activities, case examples, skills inventories, and cartoon illustrations to make teaching – and learning – easier.  you will also find a chapter devoted to computers that offers advice on using technology to enhance children’s learning.

Steps to Independence

The Asperkid’s Launch Pad

Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Home design to empower everyday superheroes.

For Asperkids,  home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world.   Jennifer Cook O’Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar.

The Asperkid’s Launch Pad

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide

Yenn Purkis & Tanya Masterman

A practical handbook for autistic teens and tweens.

The book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things autistic people can do.  Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of autism, and benefits of understanding the world in a different way.  It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome!

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide

The Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome

Tony Attwood

The definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's Syndrome. It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood’s extensive clinical experience and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. There is an invaluable FAQ chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.

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 Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome

The Girl With The Curly Hair-Asperger’s Syndrome

Alis Rowe

A Visual Guide book and brief introduction to Asperger's Syndrome and ASD in women and girls, taking a look at daily life and common challenges.

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 Girl With The Curly Hair-Asperger’s Syndrome

The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome

Jeannie Uhlenkamp

Everything you have always been hoping for in a dating guide for teenagers on the autism spectrum and much more.

This book will serve as a valuable resource for teens with ASD, as well as their parents and teachers.  Clinicians will also be thrilled to discover this user-friendly resource.

 

* 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 Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome

To Tell Or Not To Tell

Wendy Lawson

Solving the Mystery of a Particular Dilemma - Book 2.

We continue our journey with Jessie, our autistic heroine, as she travels through the ups and down of life without dad.

To Tell Or Not To Tell

What Are You Doing?

Michael Whelan

A film about Autism.

“What Are You Doing?” is a short film created by Autism Awareness Australia, which aims to teach school aged children about acceptance and understanding of their peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

What Are You Doing?

What is Asperger Syndrome and How Will It Affect Me?

Martin Ives

A guide for young people. Asperger syndrome is quite a tricky thing to explain. Your friends and even your teacher may never have heard of it.

This book answers some questions that people often have about Asperger syndrome. It also gives you some ideas about dealing with the difficulties you might experience and talking about your condition to other 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.

What is Asperger Syndrome and How Will It Affect Me?

Your Essential Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder

Angie Voss

Plus: Travelling with a Sensory Kiddo!

This guide, created after “Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals”, was published to give a more in depth look at sensory processing disorder and sensory integration.  This is the perfect resource guide and companion tool for those readers seeking more in depth information, yet in an easy to understand and practical format.

Your Essential Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder