A reason to now celebrate new changes…

Life, Work, and Well-Being: A reason to now celebrate new changes that can impact better employment outcomes for students with disabilities. The law is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). 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 Read More

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 | Read More

Over the years, I’ve Learned

See Me–ASD & Unspoken Words:   “Over the years, I’ve learned to ask for help with the things that I cannot do. Know I may need your support to connect me to people who can see me and guide me better than I can do by myself. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of Read More

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

The four most important pieces….

Life, Work, and Well-Being The four most important pieces for customizing work opportunities for individuals with ASD: a space to feel understood, connected, productive, and accepted. 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 transition 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

“More than ever, there’s not…

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

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