My Family My Life
Ewan Fowles
"Just because we have a disability it doesn't mean we are any different. We just have different abilities"
A book by 21 year old Ewan Fowles, a Perth man born with Cerebal Palsy.
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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My Life In A Pea Soup
Lisa Nops
A brilliant memoir written by Australian mum Lisa Nops, telling the story of her beautiful daughter Sally.
A highly personal and private insight into the worries and stress on the caring for a child with autism. Lisa Nops maps her journey of moving from the loss of a dream (of a ‘normal’ child) to acceptance. Yet the book is written with such a light touch. Many amusing incidents with Sally and anecdotes of being an expatriate in three different countries keep you totally engrossed in the story.
My Name Is David. I Have Autism And I Was Bullied.
Dr Claudio V. Cerullo
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.
My Name Is Khan
Directed by Karan Johar
My Name Is Khan' is the triumphant story of an unconventional hero and the obstacles he must overcome to regain the love of his life.
Rizvan Khan, a Muslim man who has Asperger’s Syndrome, moves to San Francisco and falls in love with the beautiful Mandira. They marry and have a happy life; until September 11, 2001, when attitudes towards Muslims undergo an alarming change. After a series of tragic events leaves her husband devastated, Mandira splits from Rizvan, leaving alone once again. To win her back, Rizvan embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across America to clear his name and prove his love for the woman who has captured his heart.
My Secret Bully
Trudy Ludwig
A touching, inspirational story targeted for 5- to 11-year-olds, My Secret Bully instantly draws young readers into Monica's world where she is bullied by a friend and learns how to cope and thrive.
Relational aggression is an act of emotional bullying hidden among tightly knit networks of friends. Instead of using knives and fists to bully others, emotional bullies employ relationships, words, and gestures as their weapons of attack. Emotional bullying is often dismissed as a normal rite of passage, but research shows it is as harmful as physical aggression, with devastating, long-term effects.
My Sister Is Different
Sarah Tamsin Hunter (National Autistic Society UK)
Sarah's sister is different because she has autism. Sarah is 10 years old and lives on the Shetland Islands.
Sarah’s younger sister has autism and she wrote this book to help children who have sisters with autism. Sarah and her mother are also on the autism spectrum.
My Social Stories Book
Carol Gray & Abbie Leigh White
Carol Gray's social stories have been used all over the world to teach social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum.
Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in this book take children step-by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car.
Naomi’s World
Naomi Lake
Follow Harmony the Hen through the world of children's author Naomi Lake.
Neurotribes
Steve Silberman
What is Autism: a devastating developmental condition, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to genius?
In truth, it is all of these things and more- and the future of our society depends on our understanding it.
Next Steps In Supporting People With Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Sue Hatton
If you work with people with autistic spectrum condition or are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information...
to help your personal development, then is for you. This book puts the person with autism at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and it is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support you provide.
No More Victims
Dr. Jed Baker
The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialise with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimised emotionally, physically, and financially.
Trusting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, who are oftentimes socially isolated, are especially vulnerable to online predators. Finally, we have a resource to help prepare them for the minefields they may encounter on the internet. In this much-needed book, Dr Baker presents three main areas of concern for our kids:
– Cyber bullying
– Online sexual predators
– Internet scams
Through Dr Baker’s invaluable advice, kids will learn what to look out for, whom to avoid, and how to protect themselves when they’re communicating online.
Nurturing Kids Hearts and Souls
Maggie Dent
This innovative and timely book explores how we can help our children build emotional, social and spiritual competence for life - especially in the early years.
Avoid consumerism, technology and being too serious.
