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Embedding Positive Risk-Taking in Autism Suppor...

Positive risk-taking must be embedded into person-centred planning, reviews and governance rather than treated as an isolated decision. This article explains how autism services evidence balanced decision-making, record proportionate risks...

Balancing Autism, Trauma and Risk: Delivering S...

Autistic adults with trauma histories are often over-managed through restrictive practices. This article explains how services balance mental health risk through skilled support, positive risk-taking and strong governance rather than...

Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Autistic Ad...

Emotional dysregulation is often misinterpreted as behavioural non-compliance. This article explains how autism services respond through skilled, relational practice rather than restrictive control, using real operational examples.

Trauma-Informed Autism Support: Embedding Psych...

Many autistic adults have experienced cumulative trauma through services that misunderstood or controlled their behaviour. This article explains how trauma-informed practice is embedded operationally, with real delivery examples and clear...

Responding to Self-Harm and Emotional Distress ...

Self-harm in autistic adults requires skilled, trauma-aware responses rather than control-based interventions. This article explains how services respond safely and lawfully using real operational examples and clear governance.

Managing Dual Diagnosis in Autistic Adults: Coo...

Positive risk-taking in daily living enables autistic adults to develop independence through supported choice rather than restriction. This article explains how services enable everyday risks such as cooking, travel and...