Connecting ASD Students to Career Options: 20 Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

Let’s start with a 4 question  self-questionnaire. You may  give it to a student or  your son/daughter .  1. Do you know the career that is right for you? ___ Yes    ___Not Sure     ___No 2. Do you have a unique interest or ability, but don’t know the right course of study or career […]

The Task of ASD Leadership in the Workplace

The task of #ASD leadership in the workplace is to see #strengths in individuals with #ASD people that bring out their #potential and the #possibilities they never knew could be. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index  Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 […]

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 […]

See Me…

  “To be a connected support- giver to me, don’t take yourself seriously. See my  best strengths and be patient with me. I will receive you well. Life is too short to increase my anxiety in new situations that I want to manage and do well.”  Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the […]

Our culture has never…

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 […]

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 | […]

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 | […]

How to Become Remarkably Able: You’re Going to Like This

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 […]

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. […]

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 | […]