Dr Andrew McDonnell
Autism
Abstract: Applying Low Arousal Approaches to Families who Support Autistic Children and Adults
In-person presenter
Andrew is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to and Director of Studio III Clinical Services; Director, clinical consultant and Team Leader to Studio III Training; formerly Andrew worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS until 2002 as the manager of a service. Andrew has particular interest in the design of community settings for people who challenge. He has extensive experience of working with service users with a learning disability and/or an ASD who self harm. Andrew is the originator of the Low Arousal Approach to managing behaviour, which is gaining increased awareness both in Europe and the US. He is passionate about the reduction of restrictions, neuro-affirming practices, and the development of psychological strategies to support individuals in highly stressful situations. With over 50 publications, both academic articles and books, predominantly on the subject of restraint reduction, Human Rights-based approaches, managing and changing behaviour of children and adults, Andrew is an evidence-based practitioner.
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