Making Music Time A Success
Sing & Grow Music Therapy Program
A guide for using music to engage families with young children.
This resource book and CD explores the use of musical experiences in working with families with young children.
SWAN Resource Library
The SWAN Resource Library is located at the SWAN Office, and contains more than 350 items. Books and DVDs are available for loan free of charge to all SWAN Members, and we have numerous FREE information pamphlets available to keep. Please contact us to enquire as to the availability of items and to borrow from our library. Resources will need to be collected from, and returned to our Busselton office, located at 12 Pettit Crescent, Busselton WA 6280.
Would you like to contribute to our Resource Library?
If you have a resource you would like to share with others, please contact us to make arrangements. Alternatively, make a Donation to SWAN. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.
The South West Autism Network relies on the generosity of our members and community to support the families of the south west region living with ASD.
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Making Peace With Autism
Susan Senator
Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end.
In this insightful narrative, a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn’t have to shatter a family’s dreams of happiness. Senator offers the hard-won, in-the-trenches wisdom of someone who’s been there and is still there today-and she demonstrates how families can find courage, contentment, and connection in the shadow of autism. In , Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other typically developing boys. Without offering a miracle treatment or cure, Senator offers valuable strategies for coping successfully with the daily struggles of life with an autistic child. Along the way she models the combination of stamina and courage, openness, and humor that has helped her family to survive-and even to thrive. Topics include: the agony of diagnosis, grieving and acceptance, finding the right school program, helping siblings with their struggles and concerns, having fun together, and keeping the marriage strong.
Making Sense Of Asperger’s
Debra Ende
Receiving a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome can be a frightening, confusing, and overwhelming experience for both parents and children.
In fact, many people still believe it may be better not to name or ‘label’ the syndrome in the hope that their child will settle down and learn to adapt. However, making sense and meaning of our experiences, similarities, and differences is a core and universal human need. When, despite our best efforts, we still can’t understand why parts of our lives are not working, the resulting confusion, frustration, and distress can be traumatic for any person. Making Sense of Asperger’s: A Story for Children grew out of just such an experience for one seven-year-old boy. This extremely bright child was frequently in serious trouble at school but couldn’t understand why. His mother was struggling with her attempts to explain that he had been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, so she asked her son’s psychologist, author Debra Engle, for guidance in explaining this in a positive way. This book is the end result of this mother’s request for help. Elaborating on a previously developed analogy of Asperger’s Syndrome with a computer’s operating system, this workbook, with its simple text and entertaining illustrations, offers an explanation of Asperger’s as one possibility within the range of differences between all people. In a world where most people come equipped with a standard operating system, it explains in a validating and fun way exactly what an Asperger’s syndrome operating system is, how it works, the compatibility issues which can arise, and, most importantly, how to live with one, with system crashes and all.
Making Sense of Sex
Sarah Attwood
Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships.
Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger’s syndrome it can be a challenge to get to grips with the social and emotional aspects of puberty, sex and relationships.This book is ideal for those who need clear, detailed explanations and direct answers to the many questions raised by puberty and sexual maturity. Sarah Attwood describes developments in both the male and female body, and explains how to maintain hygiene and personal care, and to promote general good health. She examines emotional changes, including moods and sexual feelings, and provides comprehensive information on sex, sexual health and reproduction. She looks at the nature of friendship, how it changes from childhood to adulthood and its importance as a basis for sexual encounter. She also offers coping strategies for different social experiences, from bullying to dating, and includes essential tips on the politics of mature behaviour, such as knowing the difference between public and personal topics of conversation.” Making Sense of Sex” is a thorough guide written in unambiguous language with helpful diagrams, explanations and practical advice for young people approaching puberty and beyond.
Managing Puberty, Social Challenges & (Almost) Everything
Coulter Video
"THE TALK" just got easier. This DVD for girls nearing or going through puberty builds their knowledge, confidence and self-esteem.
The program covers physical, mental and social changes, including clear explanations of menstruation and conception using drawings of the female and male reproductive systems. While appropriate for any girl, it’s especially helpful for young women diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or autism requiring support, or who are naturally shy. The video’s content advisers include parents, psychologists, teachers, counselors, autism education experts, an OB-GYN doctor and, most importantly, girls. The program is divided into chapters, so parents and professionals can choose which subjects to share with girls based on their stages of development, and answer their questions afterward. Schools will find this a valuable edition to sex education programs.
Martian in the Playground
Claire Sainsbury
This award winning book illuminates what it means to be a person who has Asperger's Syndrome by providing a window into a unique and particular world.
Drawing on her own experience of schooling, and that of a network of friends and correspondents who share her way of thinking and responding, Clare Sainsbury reminds us of the potential for harm which education holds for those who do not fit. This book holds insights that take us beyond the standard guidance on how to manage autistic spectrum disorder.
Maths Basics 4
Lorie DeYoung and Louanne Winkle
Skills include Addition/ Subtraction / Multiplication/Division
Me and My PDA
Gloria Dura-Vila & Tamar Levi
A guide to pathological demand avoidance for young people.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also referred to as Extreme Demand Avoidance, is a set of strengths and difficulties inside Autism Spectrum Disorder. But this language can get very confusing; what does PDA mean for you? This is the aim of the book: to help you understand yourself better, and understanding what PDA means for you is an important part of this process. This way, you and the important adults around you will find ways to develop your talents and to cope better with your difficulties.
MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN AUTISM
Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair & John Taddeo
An engaging, informative graphic novel that explains Autism to children. Autism is a lifelong disorder that affects at least 1 in 1000 people.
It affects more boys than girls (approximately 4 boys for every 1 girl). Even after diagnosis, siblings of autistic children can often find it confusing and difficult to understand their brothers’ or sisters’ behaviour.
MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN DEPRESSION
Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair & John Taddeo
The aim of Medikidz is to help kids learn about health and disease in an exciting, non-threatening way, blending fun with fact.
The information will empower your child with the knowledge to take ownership of their disease.
MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN EPILEPSY
Dr. Kim chilman-Blair & John Taddeo
Medikidz Series. This book is perfect for children aged nine and over, and for adults, as it is a great way to learn about epilepsy and what actually happens during a seizure.
MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN FOOD ALLERGY
MEDIKIDZ SERIES.This book is perfect for children aged nine and over, and for adults, as it is a great way to learn about the immune system and what actually happens during an allergic reaction.
