Life, Work, and Well-Being Never allow full job/work restrictions to determine ASD candidacy for a job. Rather look for individual’s interests and capability to do parts of the job. Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 Read More
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The four most important pieces….
Life, Work, and Well-Being The four most important pieces for customizing work opportunities for individuals with ASD: a space to feel understood, connected, productive, and accepted. Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition Read More
It was a sweet thing
See Me: ASD & Unspoken Words “It was a sweet thing for my support- giver to see the best in me. They believed in me before I believed in me. So that gave me strength! Thank you.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Read More
I look at my son, and
Life, Work, and Well-Being “I look at my son, and I see adaptation. But his individual challenges must be supported. So it is mix.” Thank you. Jackie ===================================== Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran Read More
Three Levels to Vocational Discovery for Those with Autism who Rely on Supports
Before starting the process of identifying and exploring gifts and interests, look at three levels of this process. The first level is obvious — it is apparent that the person has a gift, like a beautiful singing voice. The second level is easy to determine as well; this is when the individual indicates and directs Read More
The Three Things that Make Transition from One Phase of Life to the Next – Work.
“Transition” is the creating and building of a person’s life by integrating the past and present into the future. The e-book is available on my web site marquettestrengthsindex.com Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition Read More
How Initiating the first steps in career exploration can lift the individual to a higher level of self-awareness and self-expression.
The act of exploring and identifying a gift or an interest is one thing, but to a recognized strength or gift can open a new world to peer connections, participation in organizations/clubs, leisure, suitable employment, defined career direction, and interpersonal growth with increased emotional adaptation. Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder Read More
How to Become Remarkably Able: You’re Going to Like This
R Take positive risks to learn or try something new, even when failure is possible. E Set goals and explore opportunities to reach them. M Seek and find a mentor to guide and give you positive feedback. A Participate in activities that have meaning and purpose (e.g., volunteer in clubs, church). R Resist thoughts of Read More
Seven Things to Know that May Greatly Impact Employment Direction: ASD or Disability
A gift — something a person is born with. It’s something that comes as easily as breathing. A talent — a gift the individual has pursued, developed, and refined. 3. A skill — something one learns to do. It may draw upon a person’s gifts. 4. An interest — something that draws one’s attention. 5. Read More
Five Things We Must Believe Before Things Change: Autism and developmental disabilities.
Each individual is unique and can develop to his or her fullest potential. 2. There must be a plan in place that brings ease, enjoyment, and acceptance. 3. Each one has a viable gift, strength, and/or interest that may only need uncovering to blossom into a hobby, volunteer work, self employment, part time job, or Read More