The Glow of Others’ Acceptance of my Autistic Son is Worth More to Me Than Money

The glow of someone who is warm and accepting of my autistic son is worth more to me than money. It happened yesterday at a new gym, finding Trent an awesome training coach, among the supporting staff, and in the right environment. It was their openness and their desire to make Trent feel he has Read More

If your work career life isn’t going well, ask yourself these 4 questions

Do I know all my strengths? How am I using my strengths now? How do my strengths apply to a career right for me? What careers, job, or self employment is right for me? Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/  

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