Hello Friends, I am happy to share with you a book review I wrote about The Covid Canvas: Artist Profiles and Interviews of the Pandemic Era. Dr. Rosa Martinez interviewed 12 artists and/or the artist’s family or caregiver. Trent, my son was one of the artists interviewed and each has a chapter in the book revealing Read More
Tag: Marquette Strengths Index
ENOUGH UNCERTAINTY: Create ‘Bright Spots’ Lifting Youth to Envision A Career
Don’t allow youth to get apathetic. ‘Bright spots’ can help youth gain courage to look ahead to see options that might become a solution for a future with a satisfying career. ‘Bright spots’are something good that occurs during a bad or difficult time.
Next June, What Will Your Students Say About Their Career Transition Preparation? | Autism Spectrum and Special Needs | Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D.
Don’t ignore emotional well-being and adaptation in preparing youth with Autism Spectrum and Special Needs for jobs, careers, and college. My article give 5 necessary points. [Actual Persons]: An 18-year old male with autism received a scholarship to study chemistry at a prominent university. After 6 weeks, his parents were called to come and get Read More
Work Readiness for Students with Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disabilities, and ‘At Risk’: A Professional Resource Checklist
Work Readiness for Students with Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disabilities, and ‘At Risk’: A Professional Resource Checklist Check each one that applies. 1. My student/clients can often see good job/career possibilities for themselves. ___________ 2. My student/clients generally rely upon people (natural) supports in the workplace in order to adjust or adapt to their job. ___________ 3. My student/clients generally Read More
Connecting ASD Students to Career Options: 20 Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Let’s start with a 4 question self-questionnaire. You may give it to a student or your son/daughter . 1. Do you know the career that is right for you? ___ Yes ___Not Sure ___No 2. Do you have a unique interest or ability, but don’t know the right course of study or career Read More
Facing the Fear of Uncertainty
Mary is a delightful 19 year old woman who has autism. Now that she has graduated high school, she has tremendous fear that is preventing her from pursuing a career goal. Her days are filled with hiding in her room drawing and reading. Although she feels safe there, she really doesn’t like hiding in Read More
Blog: Twenty-five Effective Career Preparations that Promote Autism Spectrum Employment
Twenty-Five Effective Career Preparations that Promote Autism Spectrum Employment Reprinted by permission from Different Brains.
Sing your song
“Sing your song, turn your interests into fulfilling experiences, live the life of your own and one that you own.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 year son with autism) 502 417-6063 drjackiemarquette@gmail.com www.marquettestrengthsindex.com
Believe you can move to higher interests
“Believe you can move to higher interests and capabilities, or you will always be where you are now.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 year son with autism) 502 417-6063 drjackiemarquette@gmail.com www.marquettestrengthsindex.com
#Employees with #ASD
“In job settings that are personally fitting, #success is likely when the individual feels #appreciate, #valued, #involved, #challenged, #mentored and #empowered.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 year son with autism) 502 417-6063 drjackiemarquette@gmail.com www.marquettestrengthsindex.com