About Autism Hangout FEATURE PROGRAMS:

FEATURE PROGRAMS are a series of ongoing, continually updated, autism topics (i.e. "Key Learnings," "Beyond the Headlines", "Moving Out" or Featured Guests).

They are prepared by Autism Hangout Staff Reporters. We’ll keep on top of trends in the news as well as Autism Hangout’s Discussion Forums so you can quickly find the latest, current thinking on the topics and challenges that we face daily.

All Feature Programs have links to threads in the Discussion Forum (if you'd care to share your experience or insights with others). 

"We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love."

 Mother Teresa

Educational Technique: "Learning Forward"

Leveraging Your Spouse: Creating a Team - L. Mae Wilkinson

In the second part of her two-part series on Leveraging Your Spouse's Strengths, Autism Hangout reporter L. Mae Wilkinson offers suggestions for how husbands and wives can tap into their own strengths (and weaknesses) to help children with autism work on important skills, like homework and social interaction. Asking a few questions, such as "Who is the most-laid back?" and "Who is the most studious?" can benefit everyone in dividing up parenting responsibilities. For more information about Mae, visit her forum page or her blogsite at www.autismisnottheboss.com

Posted on 9/4/2009 7:15:01 AM

"Leveraging Your Spouse's Strength" - Creating a Plan

Web blogger Letty Mae Wilkinson returns with another helpful, thought-provoking commentary on autism. In this installment, Letty poses 3 questions that assist in leveraging a spouse's strength in raising a child with autism and adds stability to your relationship.

Posted on 8/18/2009 8:27:23 AM