Imagine a situation where a person with a disability, due to heightened anxiety or distress, begins displaying aggressive behaviours that put themselves or others at risk. In such instances, caregivers might use restrictive practices as a temporary measure to ensure safety. Nevertheless, they must always monitor and justify these practices carefully. Furthermore, restrictive practices help … Continue reading Restrictive Practices: Understanding Their Use & How to Minimise Them →

At BJ Care Services, we understand that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects individuals in unique ways. With regard to autism and gender, one widely recognised pattern in autism research is that males are diagnosed with autism more often than females. But is autism truly more common in males, or are there other factors at play? … Continue reading Autism and Gender: Why Are More Males Diagnosed Than Females? →