Of 30, day 4 of thankfulness this month. I appreciate my life long career to promote individuals with autism to pursue their true desires and self expression through interests and talents. I love connecting with leaders who also see their genuineness. Today I have a meeting with an inspiring professional/leader to discuss collaboration. Dr. Jackie […]

“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 […]

Many individuals with #ASD have deep #passions and #talents and are waiting for someone to #inspire them to become what they can become. 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 […]

Our culture reveals how typical students make school transitions, but has never revealed how students with ASD, developmental disabilities and other health impairments (OHI) make effective school transitions to employment outcomes. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index  Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition […]

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 […]

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 | […]

See Me–ASD & Unspoken Words:   “Over the years, I’ve learned to ask for help with the things that I cannot do. Know I may need your support to connect me to people who can see me and guide me better than I can do by myself. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of […]

See Me: ASD & Unspoken Words:  “Know that my quality of life isn’t about just doing things to keep busy or for the sake of doing them. It’s about my having  purpose, joy, and a sense of belonging.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index  Research | Consultant | […]

Self expression of your best strengths or talents can be powerful to your well being. Some examples may include: producing art, composing music, building something useful or beautiful. Here are ten possible effects. 1. Be as powerful as therapy, holistic supplements, or exercise. 2. Become the fuel that launches you into joy, delight, and purpose. 3. […]

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 […]