Happy New Year from Proof Positive! As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect moment to prioritize wellbeing—not just for yourself but for everyone around you. Whether you’re part of the autism community, a family member, a caregiver, or a wellbeing advocate, 2025 is an opportunity to make happiness a habit. At Proof…
Wellbeing is a right, not a privilege. At Proof Positive, this belief drives our work every day. We believe wellbeing is a fundamental human right to which every human should have access. Yet, too often, the autism and disability communities are left behind in the pursuit of happiness and human rights for all. We can,…
Happy Movement Monday! Movement for Happiness is a wellbeing skill that encourages us to find ways to move our bodies in ways that bring us joy. Each Monday, we’re highlighting stories of autistic people and what type(s) of movement bring them joy. At Proof Positive, we believe moving our bodies is important not just for…
“Our body language not only speaks to others, it speaks to ourselves. When we move expressively, that energy returns to us and brings us aliveness.” Marisa Hamamoto is a late-diagnosed autistic, a stroke survivor, and the founder of Infinite Flow Dance, a nonprofit based in Los Angeles with the mission to advance disability inclusion, one…
We released a white paper, “Flourishing With Autism: The Case for Positive Psychology,” addressing the potential wellbeing benefits of positive psychology for the autism community, and we invite you to give it a read. It’s part of our mission to advance and share research at the intersection of positive psychology and autism intervention, so here…
Part of Proof Positive’s mission is to spread the skills of happiness. That’s why we’re excited to announce our free resources are accessible right where teachers like you need them on both Teachers Pay Teachers and Share My Lessons distribution sites! Whether you’re scrambling for a bellringer activity, lesson planning for the week, or mapping…
“We lean into learning … embracing risk and innovation in our pursuit to learn and grow.” — Proof Positive — One of our core values at Proof Positive is Lean Into Learning. We embrace risk and innovation in our pursuit to learn and grow. How does this core value guide our everyday actions? What does…
Many of us have experienced the transformative powers of nature. The refreshed feeling we get after a walk in the park. The release of stress when breathing in the ocean air. A sense of calm and awe while watching a sunset. The joy of smelling spring flowers. It turns out the restorative, peaceful, or joyful…
Proof Positive is excited to introduce Avery Bell, one of our amazing team members, as a contributing author to our blog — her post is a must read on National Siblings Day! Sibling relationships are special. Often, siblings are family members closest to us in age and our longest life relationships. They can be a…