By Rhiannon Ansemous Introduction Across the UK, individuals with autism and learning disabilities are supported by services that are expected to promote safety, wellbeing, and a meaningful life. Yet in many settings, the concept of “risk” has become a dominant organising force—often at the expense of autonomy, dignity, and happiness (Beadle-Brown et al., 2016; CQC, 2020). When risk management eclipses a person’s right to joy, connection, and agency, the result is not safety,

There are well-documented issues around girls and women being overlooked, disregarded, and misdiagnosed when it comes to ADHD, but why?

In effect, we have created an industry of ‘pseudo martial arts’ when in reality, crisis situations are not about self-defence.

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

Liz from LivesthroughFriends reflects on some of the obstacles to transforming care through real-life examples.

Bob Rhodes uses the analogy of 'rewilding care' to talk about revolutionising care practices in the UK.

CEO of LivesthroughFriends Bob Rhodes summaries some of the key principles of the work they do.

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

In this article, Studio 3 reviews Pete Wharmby’s 2022 publication, 'Untypical.'

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

Professor Andrew McDonnell reflects on his work with friend and colleague Bob Rhodes, President and Founder of LivesThroughFriends ....

An educational video performed by an actor based on the real lived experiences of individuals Studio 3 has supported through...

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

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

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.

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

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