An interest is something that draws your attention. Pay attention to what you are attracted to. Then take action toward participating in your interest. For example, if you enjoy a particular kind of music and you can sing and play an instrument, explore ways to pursue your musical interests. You can start practicing in the privacy Read More
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How Your Skills Relate to your Gifts
A skill is something you learn to do. It may draw upon a person’s gifts. For example if you learned to keep a checkbook, you may have a mathematical gift. A bookkeeper or accountant are careers that could relate well to your skill and gift. Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive Read More
How to Turn Your Gift into A Talent
“Pursue it, chase after it, develop it, then refine it and never give up.” Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/ @JacqueMarquette
Two things to know about Your ‘Gift’
A gift — something a person is born with. It’s something that comes as easily as breathing. Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/ @JacqueMarquette
Become Remarkably Able: Have the Life you Can be Proud Of
“Remarkably Able” is a description of an individual with autism or other disability who becomes involved in the process of exploring who he really is through opportunities to self-express. The ‘Remarkably Able’ student or adult’s unique personal expression can be revealed through his specific gift, interest, or strength. Initiating the first step with ongoing practice can Read More
Two Harmful Perceptions About Autism We Must Change
Many people toss around labels to describe capabilities of individuals with autism and other disabilities. We should avoid using such terms that place people in boxes. Labels are harmful and lead to excluding people based upon others’ beliefs about labels. Both High functioning (HF) and low functioning (LF) are two damaging labels. Why? Individuals labelled Read More
Be Who Your Are: 3 Actions to a Good Job Fit
Ask yourself these questions. Do you feel frustrated, trapped, or dissatisfied with your job? Are you are currently earning a college degree and looking for a part time job, or in the middle of transition from high school and will be looking for work soon? Are you coming out of a crisis situation and seeking Read More
The Future is Now: 10 Broad Actions to Support Every Individual with Autism
Many individuals with autism and other disabilities struggle with challenges to access the community safely, have a job, or to pursue college studies. The hard truth is, it is up to all of us to work together to change the current outcomes from under or unemployment, languishing at home, or suffering from health issues that include Read More
How I Supported my Adult Autistic Son’s ‘Interdependence’ for 21 years
My immediate survival mode kicks in when my 39 year old son Trent, stands in front of me looking deep into my eyes, wanting a “a big hug,’ then asking me what his day will look like. This is his life now, much different than before, but he is in a transition. Transition does not Read More
Personal Letter To You
My name is Dr. Jacquelyn Marquette. I am the creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index (MSCI), educator, researcher, and parent of three adult sons. My middle son, Trent, has autism. The MSCI is an experiential strengths and career model that I designed specifically for you. With the MSCI, you identify and select your Read More