When we see the best qualities in individuals with #ASD and work around their limitations, we enable them to #become what they are #capable of being. 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) […]
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Everyone has valuable strengths
“Everyone has valuable strengths that can be developed for a career, contributing to oneself and the world.” 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 Connecting ASD and DD to […]
A reason to now celebrate new changes…
Life, Work, and Well-Being: A reason to now celebrate new changes that can impact better employment outcomes for students with disabilities. The law is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). 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 […]
When I struggle entering a new setting…
See Me: ASD & Unspoken Words: When I struggle entering a new setting, I will accept exposure better if you can toss out skill requirements that are weak in me, like opening a drawer and quickly tossing stuff aside. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | […]
Never allow full job/work restrictions…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life is too short to
Life, Work, and Well-Being “Life is too short to not have exposure to learning and exploring interests. What are we waiting for?” Thank you. Jackie Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. ===================================== Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult […]
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 […]