Brain Hub Kids

30/01/2026

Do Intensive Programs Like the Melillo Method Actually Help?
This is a question many parents ask.

In this blog, we break down:
• what intensive programs really are
• why some families see faster shifts
• what intensives do and don’t replace
• and how to know if it’s the right step for your child

If you’re weighing this decision, this will give you clarity not pressure.

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If you’re a parent considering an intensive program like the Melillo Method, you’re likely asking a very reasonable question: “Does this actually help or is it just what we’re already doing at home?” Many families arrive at this decision point after months (or years) of at-home reflex exer...

29/01/2026

Dr. Melillo recently shared a story about a six-year-old boy who had been non-speaking. After months of consistent, brain-based support, his mother came in overwhelmed with emotion. For the first time, her son hugged her and said, “I love you.”

She never thought she would hear those words.

Stories like this matter because they show what can be possible when we support brain development the right way and give children the time and structure they need.

At Brain Hub Kids, using the Melillo Method Australia, our focus is always on understanding the child’s brain, reducing barriers to communication, and supporting meaningful connection for the child and for their family.

Sometimes, the smallest moments mean everything.

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28/01/2026

Many children struggle when different parts of the brain aren’t working together efficiently. The NeuroSensorimotor Integrator (NSI) uses interactive visual, cognitive, and motor tasks to improve how the brain processes and responds to information.

By engaging multiple systems at the same time, it supports timing, coordination, attention, and processing.

This type of multi-system activation is key for neuroplasticity and rehabilitation, helping the brain build stronger, more organised connections that support learning and everyday function.

NSI is one of the tools we use to help the brain integrate information more effectively and adapt with greater ease.

To learn more about how this fits into our brain-based approach, you can read about our approach here:
https://brainhubkids.com.au/our-approach/

27/01/2026

💤 Falls asleep easily… but wakes up all night?
It’s often not habit or behaviour it’s the nervous system staying on high alert.

Two things commonly affect night waking in kids:

✨ Magnesium glycinate
Supports the nervous system so the body can stay asleep, not just fall asleep.

⚡ The Moro reflex
If this early startle reflex is still active, your child can be hypersensitive to sound.
That means a tiny creak, cough, or movement can feel like an alarm going off in their brain.

A simple check and a gentle “koala hug” before bed can help calm the system and make sleep feel safe again for everyone in the house.

💬 Schedule a 15-minute Get Started phone call to answer your questions and see if our clinic is the right fit for your child https://brainhubkids.com.au/get-started/

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26/01/2026

One of the most common struggles parents share, especially when working with children who are autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or have motor or cognitive delays is that their children resist reflex exercises, often shutting down or having a meltdown halfway through.

However, it's important not to get discouraged. Difficulty doing the exercises does not mean integration isn’t happening, it means the nervous system needs a different approach, which is where Brain Hub Kids can help.

Visit our blog for some helpful tips. 👇

https://brainhubkids.com.au/my-child-wont-do-the-exercises-how-to-support-reflex-integration-when-kids-resist-melt-down-or-shut-down/

If your child resists reflex exercises, gets bored, overstimulated, or melts down halfway through, you are not alone. This is one of the most common struggles parents share, especially when working with children who are autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or have motor or cognitive delays. Many parent...

23/01/2026

“Is this regression… or is something else happening?” Many parents notice new behaviours during reflex integration and worry they’re going backwards or suddenly seeing ADHD.

This blog explains:
• why behaviour can change during integration
• how the brain revisits missed developmental stages
• why this isn’t failure or loss of progress
• and what actually helps during this phase

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If you’ve started reflex integration work with your child and suddenly noticed new or intensified behaviours, you’re not imagining it and you’re not alone. Parents often say things like: “They seem more emotional than before.” “They’re moving constantly and not listening.” “This lo...

22/01/2026

When a child is struggling, it doesn’t stop with the child.
It affects parents, siblings, school life, and the wider community.

As Dr. Melillo often explains, when we support a child’s brain development, the impact reaches far beyond one person. When a child begins to regulate, learn, and connect more easily, family life shifts too.

At Brain Hub Kids, through the Melillo Method, we see this ripple effect every day. Supporting one child can change the dynamic of an entire family and that’s where the real transformation happens.

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21/01/2026

Timing matters more than most people realise when it comes to learning and behaviour.

The Interactive Metronome is a therapeutic tool we use to support audio-motor integration by providing rhythmic auditory input. This helps improve a child’s timing, coordination, and cognitive processing.

By strengthening the brain’s ability to process rhythm and timing, the Interactive Metronome can support attention, memory, and executive function — skills that play a critical role in learning, focus, and emotional regulation.

It’s one of the ways we help the brain organise itself more efficiently, supporting development from the inside out.

To learn more about how this fits into our brain-based approach, you can read about our approach here:
https://brainhubkids.com.au/our-approach/

20/01/2026

When the gut is inflamed or out of balance, the signals it sends to the brain can show up as brain fog, fatigue, or mood swings.

Your gut and brain are in constant communication.
Not metaphorically. Literally.

Supporting the gut–brain axis starts with the basics:
• More fibre and colourful plants
• Fermented foods like yogurt or kefir
• Good hydration
• Managing stress, because the brain listens too

If your gut is acting up, it may be your second brain asking for support.

To get a free 15-minute consultation and find out how we can help head to
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19/01/2026

Who will actually work with your child at Brain Hub Kids? Our integrative team includes several physicians as well as our Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapy team. This team works closely with our practitioners to deliver high-quality, individualised care for each child. With backgrounds in allied health, education, psychology, and child development, plus postgraduate qualifications and comprehensive in-house training, our team combines clinical knowledge with a deep understanding of childhood development.

Learn more https://brainhubkids.com.au/about-us/

We help children overcome developmental and neurological challenges with advanced, personalised therapies—creating lasting change. Learn more about us.

16/01/2026

“Has anyone else noticed more meltdowns after starting Moro reflex exercises?”

You’re not imagining it and you didn’t do anything wrong.

For some children, increased dysregulation at the start of Moro reflex work can happen when the nervous system is sensitive or overwhelmed.

This blog explains:
• why this reaction can be normal
• when exercises may be too much
• how to support regulation first
• and when to pause or seek guidance

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If you’ve recently started Moro reflex exercises with your child and noticed more meltdowns, crying, anxiety, or emotional swings, you’re not alone. Parents often tell us: “They’re more emotional than before.” “They seem unsettled and reactive.” “I thought this was supposed to help, ...

15/01/2026

We’re often told mental health issues are caused by chemical imbalances. But as Dr. Melillo explains, that’s an oversimplification.

What we’re really seeing are developmental imbalances in brain networks, how different areas of the brain grow, connect, and communicate with each other over time.

When those networks don’t develop in balance, function is affected. And in many cases, it starts in childhood.

That’s why, at Brain Hub Kids, using the Melillo Method, we focus on identifying and supporting these functional brain networks early, when change is most possible.

Understanding the brain changes how we support mental health.

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