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Blogs and Articles


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


Pain Compliance and the Judge Rotenberg Education Center: Campaigning for Better Practice
This article will look briefly at the long history of abusive practices at the Judge Rotenberg Center and electric shock treatment.

Studio 3
Nov 16, 202310 min read


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.

Studio 3
Nov 16, 202311 min read


Book Review: ‘Untypical’ by Pete Wharmby
In this article, Studio 3 reviews Pete Wharmby’s 2022 publication, 'Untypical.'

Studio 3
Aug 21, 20235 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


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...

Studio 3
May 3, 202310 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


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

Studio 3
May 3, 20235 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


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 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

Studio 3
Oct 12, 20225 min read


Bespoke LASER Training
Online and bespoke LASER training for settings that require a tailored approach.

Studio 3
May 20, 20213 min read
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