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.
This book guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioural techniques used to treat problems with anger.
This interactive self-help book offers step-by-step instructions to teach children a set of anger dousing methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions.
This book is about puberty for girls and young women with autism and related conditions. Follow Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body,
this simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as periods.This fully illustrated, positive and entertaining book provides perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with girls and young women with autism or related conditions.
What's an erection? Why is my chest getting bumpy?
What’s a period?
Why is my voice acting so funny?
Why do I get pimples?
What’s masturbation?
Why am I getting hairy?
Why is mine not like his?
What’s a wet dream?
Growing up is a whole lot easier if you have some idea what to expect?
This book describes exactly what will happen to your body in a straight forward, easy-to-understand way and it explains some of your feelings too- all you need to know for this important time in your life.
A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, invaluable for young boys and their parents.
Brightly illustrated, and with clear yet witty text, the book will help to demystify the physical and emotional upheavals that puberty brings. Ages: 8+.
Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty.
It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with boys and young men with autism or special needs.
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.
Meikidz Explain Autism
Every day millions of children are diagnosed with medical conditions about which they have very little understanding. The aim of Medikidz is to help kids learn about health and disease in an exciting, non-threatening way, blending fun with fact.
We were all hanging out at Jack's house waiting for Jen. That's when Mateo's phone rang . . ." So begins the third book in the Middle School Confidential series.
This time around it’s family life that Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle are trying hard to figure out–for example, how to negotiate family rules, routines, and responsibilities. Like previous books in the series, “What’s Up with My Family?” is packed with tips, tools, quotes, quizzes, and other fun features that complement the character narratives. The book offers expert information for getting along with parents and handling common concerns that come up at home.
Medikidz explain epilepsy.
Every day millions of children are diagnosed with medical conditions about which they have very little understanding. The aim of Medikidz is to learn about health and disease in an exciting, non-threatening way, blending fun with fact.
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.
The Way I Feel books
Education about how to identify and handle our emotions (especially those that are unpleasant or frightening) is as important as other kids of learning. In The Way I Feel Books, therapist Cornelia Maude Spelman uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and manage their feelings and relate successfully to others.
