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 | […]

Over the years, I’ve Learned

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 […]

Know that my quality of life…

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 | […]

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 […]

On the trail to Powerful Change: WIOA and ASD

My recent published article in Exceptional Parent https://marquettestrengthsindex.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/1016-workforceinnovation-proof1-2.pdf 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 (39 year son with autism) 502 417-6063 drjackiemarquette@gmail.com www.marquettestrengthsindex.com Connecting individuals to their strengths, effectiveness, and well-being

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 […]