More than 1,000 autistic individuals, caregivers, educators and service providers say wellbeing is foundational to learning and quality of life — yet believe current systems fail to prioritize it. NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – The autism community has spoken: wellbeing must be a top priority. Proof Positive, a global nonprofit organization focused on promoting the…
Proof Positive recently commissioned a first-of-its-kind national survey to better understand the state of wellbeing across the autism community. The research explores how autism services and supports can improve the lifecourse outcomes of autistics and the lived experience of the overall autism community. The results are clear; something important has been missing from the conversation:…
What if we started with a different question? Instead of asking, “What’s wrong?” We asked: “What is RIGHT with me?” and “Who am I at my best?” This is the foundation of Character Strengths and it has the power to transform how students see themselves, how educators teach, and how communities grow. What Are Character…
This International Day of Happiness, something meaningful happened. Educators, advocates, families, and community members came together for the Everyone Deserves Happiness Summit, and in doing so, helped move an essential idea forward: The autism community belongs in the global conversation about happiness and wellbeing. Whether you joined a session, reflected on new ideas, or simply…
At Proof Positive, we believe that wellbeing is a skill everyone can learn and that everyone, including autistic individuals, deserves the opportunity to flourish. That’s why we’re thrilled to be featured on the International Positive Education Network (IPEN) website, highlighting our resources and approach to improving the quality of life for autistic people, their families…
What if conversations about autism didn’t begin with challenges — but with wellbeing? On March 20, millions of people around the world recognize the International Day of Happiness, a celebration established by the United Nations to highlight wellbeing as a fundamental human priority. The day encourages communities worldwide to reflect on what helps people thrive…
We’re grateful to collaborate with thoughtful partners like the VIA Institute on Character to advance our shared work in strengths-based wellbeing. VIA recently featured Proof Positive in a case study highlighting how character strengths can reimagine autism support. We’re honored to share this article with our community. The VIA Institute on Character recently featured Proof…
One of our core values at Proof Positive is Lean Into Learning, and some of the best learning happens when professionals come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and imagine what’s possible for the future. Participating in and presenting at professional conferences is such an important part of who we are. Professional conferences are spaces…
When was the last time you truly played? Not just scrolled a screen or checked a box, but lost track of time, laughed until your cheeks hurt, or let curiosity pull you into something joyful for its own sake? For many of us, play fades as life gets busier. Childhood recess gives way to homework.…
Proof Positive is growing, and so is our impact. We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Hallett, JD, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Andrew Luistro as Director of Product. Together, they bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and compassion to our mission of helping autistic individuals, their families, and communities flourish. Meet Heather Hallett,…