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 | Read More
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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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 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
Why We Should Stop Promoting Independence: Autism and Disability
These two great women have influenced my perceptions about many things, including the concept of ‘independence’ surrounding individuals with disabilities. “The myth of the lone individual is a trope, a rhetorical device. In real life no one is self-made; few are truly alone.” Linda Kerber “We are an Interdependent People. Dependence is not bad–indeed, it Read More