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Blogs and Articles


Keep Our Kids in Classrooms: Gareth Morewood on the LASER Approach
Speaking about the LASER Approach, Gareth gave an overview of the core tenants of the approach, including personalisation not normalisation.

Studio 3
Oct 20, 20255 min read


New Study: Families’ Experiences of the Low Arousal Approach
A recent study from Studio 3 practitioners and associates looked at the impact the Low Arousal Approach in family contexts.

Studio 3
May 29, 20244 min read


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?

Studio 3
May 29, 202413 min read


Redefining Complex Care: Bespoke Solutions for a Better Future
Rob Fountain from LivesthroughFriends writes about finding community-based placements for institutionalised people.

Studio 3
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Good and Bad Autism Assessments: What to Look For
Professor Andrew McDonnell shares some key things to consider when seeking an autism diagnosis or assessment.

Studio 3
Aug 21, 20236 min read


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.

Studio 3
Jun 29, 20235 min read


Clinical Services: Studio 3 Ireland
Studio 3 practitioner Mary Maher gives an account of the clinical services such as individualised support for families available in Ireland

Studio 3
Jun 29, 20238 min read


Meet the Trainer: Keri Dickson on Low Arousal Training
Studio 3 Low Arousal Trainer Keri Dickson discusses Low Arousal Online Training, available every Friday.

Studio 3
Jun 29, 20233 min read


Hello from the Team at Studio 3 Kerry
Studio 3 Kerry is a team of practitioners based in Ireland who provide psychological support, clinical services and coaching.

Studio 3
Jun 29, 20232 min read


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...

Studio 3
May 3, 202311 min read


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...

Studio 3
May 3, 20232 min read


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)

Studio 3
May 3, 20237 min read


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

Studio 3
Mar 29, 202311 min read


Book Review: ‘Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person' by Cathy Wassell
'Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person: A Parent's Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens' by Cathy Wassell New from...

Studio 3
Jan 30, 20235 min read


Makaton: My Journey
Helen Brew of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) shares her experience of learning Makaton, a unique language programme that enables communication. Communication...where are we without it? We are isolated, alone, insular, trapped, frustrated. My name is Helen and I am a professional musician. My whole career has been about communication. One day I was working with a young person with whom I was unable to do this, and it changed everything. I have held the positi

Studio 3
Mar 25, 20214 min read


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.

Studio 3
Oct 29, 20209 min read


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.

Studio 3
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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