Quote: You May Be Surprised What This Says About You.

Have You Ever been So Intently Focused in An Activity? If you have a autism or a disability be aware to that thing which captures your attention. It could be the gateway to something awesome in your life. Quote: Rollo May When you are completely caught up in something, you become oblivious to things around Read More

Three Levels to Vocational Discovery for Those with Autism who Rely on Supports

Before starting the process of identifying and exploring gifts and interests, look at three levels of this process. The first level is obvious — it is apparent that the person has a gift, like a beautiful singing voice. The second level is easy to determine as well; this is when the individual indicates and directs Read More

Eleven Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Exploring a Career

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. Read More

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 Read More

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 | Read More

How Initiating the first steps in career exploration can lift the individual to a higher level of self-awareness and self-expression.

The act of exploring and identifying a gift or an interest is one thing, but to a recognized strength or gift can open a new world to peer connections, participation in organizations/clubs, leisure, suitable employment, defined career direction, and interpersonal growth with increased emotional adaptation.   Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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.drjackiemarquette.com Jackie Marquette PhD Marquette Index, LLC. Creator and Founder of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Researcher | Consultant | Read More

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 Read More