Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome Fast Facts

Emily L. Burrows & Sheila J. Wagner

The purpose of this guide is to help educators become acquainted with identifying and meeting the needs of the student with Asperger's 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.

Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome Fast Facts

Understanding Difficulties at Break-times and Lunchtime

Patricia Thorpe

Free time such as lunchtime, break time and free time before or after school give rise to many difficulties for pupils with ASD.

This booklet identifies the main difficulties and some suggested solutions.

Understanding Difficulties at Break-times and Lunchtime

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’s So Special About Autism?

Lorna Wing

Lorna Wing discusses the defining characteristics of autism and how these characteristics affect the type of services people with autism may need to access...

in order to live their lives to their fullest potential.

What’s So Special About Autism?

When Horse Became Saw

Anthony Macris

A family's journey through autism.

when Anthony Macris’ son was diagnosed with autism, he and his partner Kathy had two choices:  do what they were told – and could afford – or do what they thought best.  This is the tragic, joyful, instructive story of how they confronted the condition that changed their lives.

When Horse Became Saw

When Your Child Has Asperger’s Syndrome

William Stillman

Get the right diagnosis. Understand the treatment options. Help your child cope.

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.

When Your Child Has Asperger’s Syndrome

Why Does Chris Do That?

Tony Attwood

Some suggestions regarding the cause and management of the unusual behaviour of children and adults with autism and 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.

Why Does Chris Do That?

Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap

Clay and Gail Morton

Johnny is different. He is never exactly on time, he can't seem to stick to a routine and he often speaks in cryptic idioms. Johnny is neurotypical, but that's ok.

Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap

Working with an Asperger Pupil in Secondary Schools

Judith Colley

This booklet is a very brief introduction and only makes brief suggestions

. It is important to remember all pupils with Asperger Syndrome are different and what works with one child may not work with another.

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.

Working with an Asperger Pupil in Secondary Schools

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