Are you facing any issues or concerns for an individual you know who has autism or other disability? Is he or she having difficulty adapting emotionally? Having these beliefs can help. I believe. 1. Each individual is unique and can develop to his or her fullest potential. 2. Every individual has a viable gift, strength, and/or […]

The glow of someone who is warm and accepting of my autistic son is worth more to me than money. It happened yesterday at a new gym, finding Trent an awesome training coach, among the supporting staff, and in the right environment. It was their openness and their desire to make Trent feel he has […]

Do I know all my strengths? How am I using my strengths now? How do my strengths apply to a career right for me? What careers, job, or self employment is right for me? Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/  

Many people toss around labels to describe capabilities of individuals with autism and other disabilities. We should avoid using such terms that place people in boxes. Labels are harmful and lead to excluding people based upon others’ beliefs about labels. Both High functioning (HF) and low functioning (LF) are two damaging labels. Why? Individuals labelled […]

Many individuals with autism and other disabilities struggle with challenges to access the community safely, have a job, or to pursue college studies. The hard truth is, it is up to all of us to work together to change the current outcomes from under or unemployment, languishing at home, or suffering from health issues that include […]

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Recovering Emotional Well-Being for Teens and Young Adults with ASD through Art Making, Autism File, 2010