1. Is there something that would get me excited about each new day? If so, what would it be? 2. What do I do well? Or what could I do well if I had time to practice and learn? 3. What are interests? 4. Do I have a passion? If so, what is my passion. […]
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Ten Positive Effects When Expressing your True Self Expression, your True Self
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. […]
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 […]
Quote: Why connections and interdependence works.
Messages and quotes from teachers from the past are timeless. “Never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can make a difference. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | […]
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. […]
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 […]
All Individuals Can Become Remarkably Able
Remarkably able refers to an individual with autism or disability exploring or developing their unique personal expression through a gift, interest, or a strength. Thank you for reading my blog. My e-book is available at https://www.marquettestrengthsindex.com Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Researcher | Consultant | […]
Do you have An ASD, Experience Low Emotions and Self Worth? 12 Viewpoints that Can Shift Your Perspective
1. I am not flawed. I am a unique individual and my life is significant. 2. I choose not to give up on myself and I seek to discover my joy and pleasure for life. 3 I will not change who I am just to fit into a group. 4. I am a good and […]
What We Can Most Hope for: The Future For Individuals with Autism
I believe there is Much We Can Hope for The Future of Individuals with Autism As parents we worry about where are adult children will live and be cared for after we die or get ill. For Trent, my autistic son, I want him to be physically and psychologically safe, live in his house […]
Want More than Autism Awareness?: 12 Actions into Acceptance
I see the community both welcoming and friendly, as well as indifferent and unsafe. As parents and caregivers, we deeply desire our teens and adults with autism have acceptance and freedom. Examples include: to have safe community access, be supported by safe people, to participate in activities they enjoy, to have their needs met, and to […]