Explore how autistic traits in women, including sensory sensitivities and social challenges, can relate to self-injury behaviours.

In this extract from a practitioner article, the role of exercise in stress reduction is discussed through a case study.

The following is an extract from a practitioner article by practitioner Stephanie Bews-Pugh in which she reflects on her personal experiences of having a hidden disability. Introduction In this practitioner article, I reflect on my experience of having a hidden disability and how this informs my practice as an Assistant Psychologist (AP). Throughout I will use some illustrative examples, both from my personal life and from a clinical case study. The case study I describe is o

The following extract is from a practitioner article by Studio 3 practitioner John Moriarty, which discusses experiences of crisis management training using an anonymised case study. An example of Low Arousal non-aversive crisis management techniques Introduction In many care settings, physical skills may be needed to keep people safe, and when this is the case, physical methods should be taught to a high standard and with clear guidelines around their use. These restrictive

The following extract from a recent practitioner article from key Studio 3 practitioners highlights best practice in the assessment of self-injurious behaviour for practitioners. Note: The following is an extract from an internal practitioner article on best practice in the assessment of self-injurious behaviour (SIB). Studio 3 practitioners and other professionals can request the full article from our office. The following extract has been chosen to demonstrate the complexit

The following extract from a recent practitioner article from key Studio 3 practitioners highlights the growing issue of restrictive practices in school settings. Restraint and seclusion in schools is a growing issue The use of restraint and seclusion in school settings is an international problem. It has been the impression of the authors that there has been an alarming increase in the acceptance of these practices in school environments, particularly in the last five to ten

This excerpt from a recent practitioner article looks at some of the issues residential services can face, including toxic working environments, safeguarding violations and abusive practices, and attempts to discuss the wider implications of poor practice for care services across the UK. Toxic cultures can grow in many care environments, including residential services and schools Introduction At Studio 3 Clinical Services and Training Systems, we have worked with a wide range

An extract from a practitioner article by Marion O'Shea on the need for practice-based evidence to inform support in the context of neurodiversity. Introduction Supporting a person in distress In our work as practitioners, empirical research can help us to determine the efficacy of the approaches that we use. The impact of empirical research cannot be underestimated. Such research can help us to make sense of the world around us, as well as influence the products we buy, the

An excerpt from Lauren Naismith and Marion O'Shea's practitioner article on Malignant Alienation, what it is, and how to overcome it. Introduction Confrontation between teacher and pupil The purpose of this article is to make practitioners more aware of malignant alienation, why it occurs, how it affects our work, and the best way to manage it. Given that the focus of much of our work is on building and strengthening the therapeutic relationship, this phenomenon is of critica

An excerpt from The Emotional Rollercoaster: Applying the Low Arousal Approach To Persons Who Engage in Behaviours of Concern, a recently published pracitioner article from Studio 3 Introduction The Low Arousal Approach is a crisis management system that was originally developed in the early 1990’s in the UK (McDonnell, 2019). The approach stresses that people are expected to alter their own behaviours to develop effective crisis management responses with individuals. This r

An excerpt from 'The Relationship between Staff Stress and Coping,' a practitioner article on the Low Arousal Approach.