Employing Disabled: Walgreens

jackiemarquette — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:47:19 +0000

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/03/12/walgreens-employees-disabilities/15164/

Autism: When the Sun Comes Out

jackiemarquette — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:21:30 +0000

The quote is something we need to keep in mind especially through difficult experiences, but when the sun shines, it shines brightly. That has been my personal experience.

‎”I feel life is a journey and we all have to learn to ride the storm, for some of us it can seem more like a tidal wave, but with every storm the sun eventually comes back out.” – Alyson Bradley

ASD: STOP USING ‘HIGH FUNCTION & LOW FUNCTIONING’

jackiemarquette — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:08:45 +0000

This is a great article about dropping the categories of high functioning and low functioning in ASD. A way to look at it and do it… I teach about the benefits of using the ‘Broad Creative Support System’.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-drezner/autism_b_1195580.html

Nickels, Dimes and ‘High-Functioning’ Autism

Acceptance and ASD, autism, or developmental disabilities

jackiemarquette — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:00 +0000

This Christmas weekend of celebrations and activities, find ways to understand our folks with autism, to help them enjoy and perhaps endure long events.

Building Social Emotional Capacities during the Holidays

jackiemarquette — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:38:41 +0000

“Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so.” ~Stephen Leacock

By: Sherryl Frauenglass: A Woman’s True Voice

Let’s find ways to help our folks with ASD believe in themselves.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Transition Tip

jackiemarquette — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:33:59 +0000

What would our world be like if we sent this message to all individuals with developmental disabilities? Your thoughts?

Perspectives of Persons with ASD: MUST READ

jackiemarquette — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:41:24 +0000

I applaud the author. The voices of individuals with autism must be heard and applied in policy-making and practice. I will forever keep the quotes and use them in my work. Thank you

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2011/12/09/living-life-with-autism-ii-perspectives/

Positive Impact of Aerobic Exercise in ASD

jackiemarquette — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:26:43 +0000

A mom of a 17 year old son with autism expressed how he just began to pinch, hit, and making attempts to choke her and family members. Unfortunately, these scenarios can become a reality during school transition.

Research studies indicate that aerobic exercise can reduce negative and self-stimulating habits. Body rocking, spinning, head-nodding can be controlled by the use of exercise. Most importantly, exercise can discourage aggressive and self-injurious behavior while improving attention span. If you know a young adult who is experiencing repetitive behaviors: 1) TAKE an inventory of the young adult’s opportunity to exercise and 2) ADD exercise to daily activity. There are benefits in physical exercise and potential to improve behavioral, physiological, emotional, and social outcomes. “Autistic children need physical activity to help them develop as well as to help them deal with high levels of frustration from sensory difficulties. I would even say that their body craves it. If that physical activity is denied, then they will find other, more inappropriate, ways to be active.” Daniel Coleman

Hopeful employment initiative for persons with disabilities

jackiemarquette — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:36:18 +0000

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/12/08/feds-boost-employment/14606/

Trent’s artwork video

jackiemarquette — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:24:04 +0000

This video was made using Trent’s artwork to show how to acknowledge the challenges and talents of persons with autism. It was made about 4 years ago. I don’t think I ever shared it on my web site. Here it is.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWm2_JWyfY