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.
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.
The aim of Medikidz Series 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 the knowledge to take ownership of their disease.
The Medikidz are a group of larger-than-life, space-dwelling characters who live on Mediland-a planet shaped just like the human body.
The Medikidz will take children on a journey through Medi-land, explaining complex medical issues in a language and style they can understand.
Some things you might want to know about drugs and mental health.
If you use non-prescribed drugs like alcohol, cannabis or amphetamines and you have been feeling anxious, sad, paranoid or have a diagnosed mental illness then this book is for you.
Ideal for 8-12 year olds using modelling materials for creativity and fun.
In addition to information about periods, this puberty resource includes details about physical and emotional changes.
It will give girls greater understanding and deeper knowledge about puberty and sexuality. Information is presented in a sensitive but open manner. It has simple language and fun illustrations which girls will enjoy.
Presents a step-by-step guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in an extensive, practical, and user-friendly format.
Strategies are drawn from current research to help children develop more advanced communication skills, focusing on helping the child reach the following four goals: 1) improved two-way interaction, 2) more mature and conventional ways of communication, 3) better skills in communicating for social purposes and finally, 4) improved understanding of language. Wonderfully illustrated and with chapters divided into four color-coded stages of communication, this book was developed for For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
A love story between two savants with Asperger's Syndrome (a kind of autism), whose conditions sabotage their budding relationship.
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Amongst them, Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD...
Ben has autism, and Matthew has dyspraxia and dyslexia. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons’ lives is threaded through with humour and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, her book vividly explains what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and caregivers.
Skills include Multiplication, Division, Story problems and more.
This book describes some of the realities that kids with autism and their brothers and sisters experience every day .
The author encourages all children to learn patience, understanding and tolerance when dealing with an autistic friend.
Written by a mother of a child with autism and beautifully illustrated in full colour...
this book explains the behaviour of a child with autism in terms that young siblings will be able to understand, enabling them to deal both practically and emotionally with their brother/sister. This book is aimed at younger siblings aged 4-7.
"It's not easy having a brother or sister who has autism or Asperger syndrome.
This cheerful book, full of puzzles, pictures to draw and colour, games and other activities, helps work through some of the issues and celebrates difference. The illustrations are partly coloured to offer colouring-in opportunities and the black and white sections are photocopiable. Carolyn is the mother of three children, including an adult with Asperger syndrome. She is also an SEN teacher and ran autism family support services for many years in Nottingham. For 4-9 year olds.
A workbook for children with a brother or sister who has autism or Asperger syndrome.”
