Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?

Jude Welton

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.

Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?

Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?

Ruth Fidler & Phil Christie

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.

 

Can I tell you about Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome?

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

Developing Talents

Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy

This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD.

The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation programs that provide job training and placement for people with disabilities, as well as Social Security Administration programs that offer vocational assistance. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum.

Developing Talents

Enhancing Self Esteem in the Adolescent

Lou Thompson & Tim Lowson

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.

Enhancing Self Esteem in the Adolescent

Environments and Surroundings

Anh Nguyen (The National Autistic Society - UK)

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.

Environments and Surroundings

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

Get Out, Explore & Have Fun

Lisa Jo Rudy

Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them.

This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Informal learning experiences can be the key to self-discovery, communication, self-confidence, and even independence for many children on the autism spectrum. Only outside the four walls of school will your child truly discover their own passions, abilities, and social peers.

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 Out, Explore & Have Fun

Getting Started! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication

Dolly Bhargava

This practical booklet has been written for parents and discusses a range of visual systems that can be used at home to develop your child's communication skills.

Getting Started! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication

Going To The Dentist

Kate Wilkes (National Autistic Society UK)

Going to the dentist can be very stressful experience for people with Autism or Asperger Syndrome, and their carers.

This booklet provides reasons why this experience may be difficult and suggests strategies that can be used to help improve the situation.

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.

Going To The Dentist

Going To The Hairdresser

Laura Slade

Many parents find that taking their child to the hairdressers can be a very difficult experience for all involved.

This booklet explains briefly why a child may become distressed when having a haircut and also suggests some strategies to help.

Going To The Hairdresser

Hello, My Name is max and I Have Autism

Max Millar

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.

Hello, My Name is max and I Have Autism