Every October, Proof Positive joins organizations and advocates across the country in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. But at Proof Positive, we see NDEAM as an opportunity to take the conversation beyond employment and into what truly fuels wellbeing:…
Dartmouth’s play2Prevent Lab and Nonprofit Proof Positive Collaborate to Design Mental Health Games for Autistic Youth NEW YORK, NY, October 9, 2025 – The play2PREVENT (p2P) Lab at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth has received a $755,000 grant from Proof Positive, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the well-being of the autism community.…
As summer winds down and we step into fall, we’re reflecting on our summer and the amazing connections we made! Here are a few things that helped make our summer so special: Connecting with our Alliance: Our Third Annual Learning Institute In July, professionals from across the country joined Proof Positive’s Third Annual Learning Institute,…
This July, professionals from across the country came together for Proof Positive’s Third Annual Learning Institute, an immersion experience dedicated to one big idea: flourishing with autism is possible. Over three powerful days, we gathered to deepen our practice, expand our perspectives, and strengthen a growing movement that places wellbeing at the heart of autism…
Flourishing with autism is possible. This is the guiding vision of Proof Positive’s Founder and Chief Wellbeing Officer, Katie Curran, MAPP. Early in her professional journey, Katie recognized the potential of intersecting the science of happiness and autism to enhance wellbeing. With now over 20 years of clinical experience working at the intersection of positive…
This month, Proof Positive had the opportunity to attend the Council on Autism Services Providers (CASP) Providers Conference in San Francisco, California. Surrounded by leaders in the autism services community, we were reminded of the power that comes from bringing organizations together. This gathering was a convergence of purpose, passion, and progress. Events like this…
In a world that can feel overwhelming for people with autism, My Autism Connection (MAC) is creating space for joy, acceptance, and wellbeing. We recently sat down with Jill Silvester, Program Specialist at MAC, whose passion for helping autistic adults thrive is immediately evident. By integrating Proof Positive’s skills of happiness into everyday programming, Jill…
At Proof Positive, we know that the path to improved wellbeing for the autism community must be led by the voices of those with lived experience. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the formation of our inaugural Advisory Board – a dynamic group of nine global experts, advocates, and leaders from across the autism community. …
Imagine a future where wellbeing wins for all. Where receiving an autism diagnosis is met with hope, not fear. Where autistics are celebrated for their unique strengths. Where happiness and joy are accessible to all. At Proof Positive, we’re committed to making this future a reality. We are unapologetic in wanting more for the autism…
At Insight Behavior, happiness isn’t just a goal; it’s a practice. In honor of the International Day of Happiness this year, their team put joy front and center by hosting two events that brought staff, clients, and community members together to celebrate connection, creativity, and positivity. Starting with an all-day Happiness Open House, Insight welcomed…