David is a ten year old boy that just wants to feel loved, respected and part of normal play with his friends.
Help protect children with hidden disabilities like David by understanding both the facts about bullying and the greater effects it has on special needs children.
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.
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.
This booklet is aimed at all health professionals who may come into contact with an adult or child with autism for reasons other than their autism.
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, dentists, opticians and hospital staff will find this leaflet useful.
Teenagers and adults with Autism Syndrome can struggle with social skills, friendships and relationships...
and this book is written to provide them with a survival kit for day-to-day 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.
This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings.
Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual’s needs.
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.
Are you frustrated by the inevitable communication breakdowns and behaviour difficulties that occur regularly with your most challenging students? Then this is the book for you!
Solving Behaviour Problems In Autism targets an area of greatly expressed need, provided in a very practical and pragmatic approach to managing problem behaviours. Packed with samples and examples of strategies that have worked to improve communication and solve behaviour problems. Learn more about the behaviour – communication – visual strategy link.
*Includes the Guide For Assessing Behaviour Situations
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.
This resource has been written for mainstream teachers who have, or are about to have, a student with a disability in their classroom.
The booklet may also be useful for teaching assistants, parents and others. The resource is based on recent research and experience in schools and classrooms across Australia. The resource is divided into 3 sections:
The essential reference for every Australian teacher - further revised and updated.
This indispensable pocket-sized resource guides primary and secondary school teachers through the many complex legal issues that arise in the school environment. Covering the key topics, from bullying to intellectual property, Teachers, Students and the Law provides concise, plain-language information in an easy-to-use format. This new edition incorporates updated information and references, with an up-to-date directory of national contacts and services.
A troubleshooting approach takes five types of thinking that students typically struggle with...
Processing information; reasoning; inquiry; creative thinking; evaluation – and matches then with ‘thinking tools’. These include ‘odd one out’, ‘concept lines’, ‘inference squares’, ‘kick cards’ and ‘diamond ranking’. Each tool is explained and exemplified with instructions and teaching tips for classroom use. Lists of words and phrases help students take stock of their learning and to talk about their thinking.
Transition skills for teens and young adults with autism
This engaging and easy-to-follow workbook is designed to help teens and young adults ages fourteen and up gain the skills needed for daily living – such as maintaining appropriate conversation, reading body language, taking the bus or running errands. This workbook not only focuses on adaptive skills needed in the real world, but also gives teens with ASD the ability to hone these skills, either on their own or with a teacher/caregiver. With the workbook as their guide, teens will be one step closer to leading full, productive and meaningful lives.
