Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth, For Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities [Paperback]

Jackie Marquette (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2007

The Walking the Path Model is a much-needed resource designed to guide youth with autism spectrum disorders to identify their gifts and strengths. The model leads youth into active community involvement during the transition to adulthood and provides emotional support throughout the process. With a focus on increased capability and independence, the guide/workbook helps establish goals and paths to pursue in the quest for self-value and a true quality of life beyond high school. The process is applicable to all levels of ASD.

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About the Author

Jackie Marquette, Ph.D., completed her doctorate at the University of Louisville on how youth with ASD successfully reach independent living. She is the founder of The Marquette Group, which provides consultation, training, planning, organizational development, and policy analysis for agencies wanting to create meaningful daily living and increased capability for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. She created Walking the Path© Seminars, a model designed to guide youth with developmental disabilities and ASD to develop self-expression through positive attributes and personal talents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 265 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (September 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934575011
• ISBN-13: 978-1934575017
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkably Helpful Resource, January 27, 2008

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Joanna Keating-Velasco "Joanna" (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth, For Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities (Paperback)

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-thoughtout 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. Joanna Keating-Velasco, Author, A Is for Autism F Is for Friend: A Kid's Book for Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Becoming Remarkably Able, March 28, 2008

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George Eliot "Mary" (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth, For Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities (Paperback)

I have only started the book, but it seems to live up to its advertising