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May 29

Stress as a Transaction: Why Understanding Stress is Essential When Working with Children in Schools

Why is it essential to understand the transaction of stress between children with autism and other diagnoses, parents, and school staff?

Nov 16, 2023

The Saturation Model and the Low Arousal Approach for Inclusion in Schools

In this article, we will explain what the Saturation Model is, and how it operates in conjunction with the Low Arousal Approach.

Aug 21, 2023

Autism Understood: A New Resource from Spectrum Gaming

The team at Spectrum Gaming talks about their new website, Autism Understood, a resource for autistic young people and adults.

Jun 29, 2023

Book Review: ‘Speechless’ by Fiacre Ryan

Review of 'Speechless' by Fiacre Ryan, a collection of non-fiction writing and poetry from his perspective as a non-verbal autistic man.

May 3, 2023

Research in Education: Improving Provision for Pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities

In this article, we would like to highlight some recent research and their findings in the area of education. Firstly, we look at the...

May 3, 2023

Family Perspectives on Education

In this article, two families share their experiences of education and applying the Low Arousal Approach with young people, and the...

May 3, 2023

Upcoming Events in Education

Below are a series of events occurring in the next few months which we would like to highlight for families and professionals interested...

May 3, 2023

The SEMH Handbook: How Local Authorities are Supporting Inclusion

This article discusses the SEMH Handbook by BDSIP for mainstream school settings to support inclusion and provide SEND provision

May 3, 2023

Book Review: Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School

Book review of 'Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School' by Debby Elley and Gareth D Morewood (2022)

Mar 29, 2023

Lived Experience of Restraint - Children in Schools

This short educational video describes the real, lived experience of a young person who has witnessed physical restraint in a school setting

Jan 30, 2023

Book Review: ‘Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person' by Cathy Wassell

New from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Cathy Wassell’s guide for parents and carers provides insight not only into the diagnostic process...

Oct 12, 2022

Practitioner Article: Restraint and Seclusion in Irish and UK Schools

The following extract from a recent practitioner article from key Studio 3 practitioners highlights the growing issue of restrictive...

May 20, 2021

Physical Interventions: Reducing Restrictive Practices in Schools Using the LASER Approach

This extract describes how the LASER Programme approaches the difficult topic of reducing physical interventions in schools.

Mar 25, 2021

Makaton: My Journey

Helen Brew of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) shares her experience of learning Makaton, a unique language programme that...

Oct 29, 2020

Learning from Lockdown: Imagining the Future

In August, Studio 3 held a free web conference for families on Learning from Lockdown, and how the Covid-19 restrictions had impacted them.

Oct 29, 2020

Book Review: 'The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism'

A review of 'The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism' by Debby Elley and Tori Houghton.