In this short article, Professor Andrew McDonnell discusses a recent paper on polyvagal theory, and its implications for practice in the caring professions. Stephen W. Porges is an American psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Porges is also currently the Director of the Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at Indiana University, studying the effects and impact of trauma. Porges developed polyvagal theory in 1994, a co

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

A recent study from Studio 3 practitioners and associates looked at the impact the Low Arousal Approach in family contexts.

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

In this book, Sarah provides information, guidance and advice for newly diagnosed or questioning teens and young people.

An excerpt from the upcoming book on Restraint and Seclusion Elimination: The Studio 3 Approach by Professor Andrew McDonnell, coming soon!

Dr. Rebecca Fish, a researcher at Lancaster University, reviews The Reflective Journey: A Practitioner's Guide to the Low Arousal Approach by Professor Andrew McDonnell, offering insights into its practical applications for managing challenging behaviours I have been working as a researcher for people with learning disabilities and/or autism in forensic services since 1997. I have heard many tropes about ‘challenging behaviour’, as well as seeing dehumanizing and individuali

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

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