Life, Work, and Well-Being “More than ever, there’s not one way to design vocational well-being. We don’t all have to work from the same square box.” 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 Read More
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Employment and Transition Annual Issue, Exceptional Parent, October 2016
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH WITH ASD AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, October 2016 Employment and Transition Annual Issue
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
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. 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
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. 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
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 Read More