Rockmelon News and Blogs
Sensory sensitivities and autism
To some degree, sensory sensitivities are found in almost every person on the spectrum. Helping your child to manage their own combination of these can…
Is there a cure for autism?
By Benison Anne O’Reilly, co-author of The Complete (formerly Australian) Autism Handbook Is autism curable? Is that even a question we can ask? Parents are…
What is it like to parent a child with autism?
What is it like to parent a child with autism, you ask? How long have you got?
What are the early signs of autism?
By Benison Anne O’Reilly, co-author of The Complete (formerly Australian) Autism Handbook The early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually present by 12…
Why is the autism spectrum so broad?
By Benison Anne O’Reilly, co-author of The Complete (formerly Australian) Autism Handbook Why is the autism spectrum so broad? Picture this: the university-educated woman speaking…
Recognising World Autism Awareness Day
Did you know that World Autism Awareness Day is 2 April? Rockmelon is recognising World Autism Awareness Day by sharing some interesting facts…
What are the symptoms of autism in girls?
It’s well known that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects more boys than girls with figures of 1 in 42 for boys and 1 in 189…
Are autism and Asperger’s syndrome the same condition?
By Seana Smith, co-author of the Australian Autism Handbook, Edition 1 If you are new to the weird and wonderful world of autism spectrum disorder…
Is there an over-diagnosis of autism?
By Nicole Rogerson, Rockmelon CEO Commentators, politicians and childhood ‘specialists’ can often be seen in the media and online discussing the potential ‘over-diagnosis’ of conditions…
At what age can I expect my child with autism to talk?
By Elizabeth Watson, Speech Pathologist One of the most common questions asked by parents with a child on the autism spectrum is ‘when will my…
How can parents help their child with autism?
As the parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helping your child reach their best outcome is the ultimate goal. However, on this…
Tips to help prepare your child with autism for school
For parents and families, it can be daunting preparing your child for school. You may feel overwhelmed or concerned about how much they need to…
Autism and Fatherhood: raising a child with a developmental delay
By Nicole Rogerson, Rockmelon CEO Autism doesn’t announce itself in the delivery room. You can’t detect it from a blood test or any type of…
How to use flashcards to help your child with autism learn
Many children with autism and other developmental delays, both verbal and nonverbal, are visual learners, which is why flashcards are a great resource…
The most important (and unexpected) lesson I learned from parenting a child with autism
By Nicole Rogerson, Rockmelon CEO. Parenting is equal parts wonder and amazement at this…
5 common myths about autism
Parents with children who have been newly diagnosed with autism or those going through the diagnostic process often turn to the internet in search of…
Autism and Early Intervention: what does it look like for your child?
So, what is Early Intervention? Research shows that intensive early intervention is one of the most effective treatments for children with autism…
Dear teacher, my child has autism…
Sending your child with a developmental delay off to their first day of school knowing full well that all the new sounds, new smells and…
Top tips for parents starting Early Intervention
By Nicole Rogerson, Rockmelon CEO When you are all of a sudden thrown in ‘autism land’ it can come as…
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