Becoming
Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal
Growth
Jackie
has written a book that should be in the hands of all
parents of children with disabilities.. not just for kids with ASD.
This book
provides excellent information for parents to help their child find
their niche
and become more independent. Isnt' that we all want? I love
the book and
it's positive message - something we really need when we are out there
fighting
systems (medical, educational) as well as stereotypes about kids with
disabilities. Get the book today! You will make better
choices for your
child and see them differently....then the world will too!
GREAT BOOK
Monica
Moshenko, parent and host, DisAbility News & Views
Radio
“In Becoming Remarkably
Able, Jackie Marquette provides the guidance and the blueprint for
helping
professionals and parents move away from a deficit orientation to a
celebration
of abilities and strengths of persons with autism and related
disabilities. By
learning to energize the spirit of all person, regardless of their
challenges,
we ultimately become more in touch with our own humanity.”
-Barry
M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, adjunct professor, Center for the Study of
Human
Development, Brown University; co-author of the SCERTSTM Model
(Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support)
“This resource takes away
the fear of the unknown . Hope has become relatity with this valuable
resource.
As a family, we can follow in the author’s footsteps, knowing that the
path to
independence is not only supported and positive, but that there are
many open
doors and valuable options to choose from.”
-Josie
& Damioan Santomauro; Josie has authored eight and co-authored
four
resources on the topic of Asperger Syndrome; Damian, her son, was
diagnosed
with Asperger Syndrome at the age of five and is starting his studies
in
science and medicine.
I appreciate the positive
tone in which the book was written. The Chapter was motivating……. I
love the
thought that we can move towards something that [my son] wants and
would enjoy
not just what is possible. I found the idea of family empowerment very
interesting. As a parent it inspired me to keep looking for outside
help and
supports. Finally it clarified my real goal for [my son] to love and be
loved,
to be comfortable and accepted within the community and being treated
as an
individual with his own gifts and passions.
Thank you for that Jackie. Hope is a wonderful thing.
Pam
Rolph
parent
“At last – a refreshing,
vital, and proactive book that challenges society to reinvent how we
understand
disability The whole family, professionals, and people with
disabilities
themselves can make use of the strengths-based exercises, frank
discussions,
and new concepts presented. Jackie Marquette’s belief that all
individuals
across the autism and developmental disability spectrums have the right
and the
ability to grow up and be part of life comes through clearly and
inspires and
compels us as a society to “walk the path’ toward true, meaningful
inclusion.”
-Zosia
Zaks, disability advocate and consultant; author of Life and Love:
Positive
Strategies for Autistic Adults
“Every young person with
significant disabilities such as autism must be given every opportunity
to
blossom and live a full, rich, and meaningful life. Becoming Remarkably
Able
now allows for that. On behalf of my fellow citizens with disabilities,
I say
strongly that we want much more control – much more self-determination
– in our
lives. Through the creative forces of art, with no limits on defining
success,
and based on fundamental respect for the ability of each of us to make
our own
path through life, Jackie gives us – parents, siblings, teachers, and
friends –
instruction and guidance that allow young people with several
disabilities to
show us how to live worthy lives.”
-John
Kemp, Esq., co-author and co-editor of Reflections from a Different
Journey:
What People with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
As an
instructional aide in an adult transition class, so often parents ask
me my
opinions or suggestions on their child's options after they leave the
school
system. Now I have something to offer them. I would highly recommend
this
wonderful, well-thought out resource highlighting so many wonderful
areas and
ideas. This tool offers and opens up so many doors of opportunity. What
I love
best is that it concentrates so much on the individual's strengths,
interests
and abilities while also considering the individuals challenges. The
resource
guide is so full of worksheets, skills assessments, goals, actions
plans, etc.,
that it offers a wide variety ways to map out a path for a person with
ASD...from those who can be completely independent to those who can
find
independence through community and family supports. I also love the
personal
touches of Dr. Marquette as well as her son's (Trent's)colorful
illustration
for the cover.
“I have read chapter one
and it is giving me hope. We are usually just focused on making it
through
today and, right now, high school and we haven’t thought too much of
the
future. Thank you for writing this wonderful book!”
Karen Devaeaux
Parent
“The intro alone I could
already relate. I already have Independence Bound and The Capability
and
Independence Scale (CAIS) which is a wonderful tool to have.”
Irma Canfield
Parent
‘Roomates and other people
will [also] try to be their for the purpose of stealing from them or
taking
advantage of them financially. I have had people do this to me before I
realized what was happening. Imagine if you fell for every con, where
would you
be financially. Most people with autism learn to distrust almost
everyone
eventually. So I am happy that Jackie is bringing up these community
activities
as a portion of her book.
