Mark Hockmuller

Dr. Temple Grandin visits Corpus Christi to discuss autism and new book

One of the world’s most well-known adults with autism visited Corpus Christi Wednesday night. Dr. Temple Grandin is an author and animal behavior specialist with a compelling personal story about overcoming obstacles and reaching the height of...

Autism and Halloween

Kids get excited in the month October. You can see the wheels turning as their creative brains start planning for the end of the month. Halloween is coming and there are lots of options for costumes, parties...

Autism and fatherhood

Fathers begin dreaming about the future when they find out they will be having a child. If a boy is born or is on the way, the hopes and expectations have a special focus. Since the phenomenon of...

Autism and child care

Finding a reliable babysitter or a trusted day care service can be difficult for many families. Finding competent childcare for a child on the autism spectrum can be almost impossible. Parents know their own children like - well, their...

Autistic boy solves telemarketing problem for parents

Telemarketers are a well-known nuisance to parents in these modern times. Countless quiet nights at home are interrupted on an all-to-regular basis by unwanted sales calls. These calls can be handled with a curt word...

Autism and echolalia

A different form of communicationEcholalia is the involuntary repetition of words or phrases spoken by others or heard through some type of medium. Echolalia is a phenomenon that is common among children with autism. While the typically...

Autistic Billy Mays fan

Billy Mays, the television pitchman for household products, passed away a couple of months back. I write of this not because I was such a fan of Billy’s commercials, but my son sure was. That's...

Autism and tantrums

Children with autism may have difficulty comprehending many situations where parents must say "No" or make other tough decisions. This often results in frustration for the child which can lead to tantrums. Tantrums, of course, are...

Autism and swimming

Summer is still here for those of us in the South Texas region. Temperatures are still hitting the 90's on a regular basis. This is tough for accomplishing certain tasks outdoors, but it is great for making...

Autism and sleep habits

There is nothing better for rejuvenating the body and mind like some good solid sack time. Sleep allows us to recuperate form a long day and prepare for the day ahead. In the case of some children...

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