Nicole Rogerson

Nicole Rogerson (born 1974 in Sydney) is the founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia.[1][2][3]

Nicole Rogerson
Born1974
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
SpouseIan Rogerson

Career

Rogerson began her career in marketing and public relations.

In 2003 Rogerson became the Co-Founder and Director of the Lizard Children's Centre, an early intervention centre for children with autism and developmental delays that uses the controversial Applied behavior analysis (ABA) technique.[4]

In 2007 Rogerson established Autism Awareness Australia.

In 2011 Rogerson hosted the National Autism Summit.

In 2011 and 2013 Rogerson was invited to present at the United Nations, where Autism Awareness Australia has been inducted as a member organisation.

Rogerson has appeared on 60 Minutes, The 7.30 Report, Today, A Current Affair and Australian Story and in the Australian Women's Weekly.

Personal life

Rogerson is married to broadcaster Ian Rogerson and has two sons.

References
  1. Benson, Kate (7 April 2008). "Give autistic toddlers a chance at life: parents". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  2. Stafford, Annabel; Carol Nader (4 October 2007). "Howard pledges $190m for autism". The Age. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  3. Bannerman, Mark (5 June 2007). "Australia's silent struggle with autism". ABC News. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  4. "About Lizard Centre l Children with Autism l Autism Care". Lizard Centre. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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