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Beauty and Diversity: The Joy of Being True to Yourself – A Zineography Study of autistic young people’s character strengths

Proof Positive, Guest Authors, SkillsJune 1, 2026

By Jiedi Lei, PhD DClinPsy, Paul Foundation Clinical Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research, University of Oxford, UK  “What do you think are some of your strengths in everyday life?”…

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Using Owl Babies by Martin Waddell to Build Wellbeing Through Character Strengths

Proof Positive, Guest Authors, SkillsMay 21, 2026

What if we kept the momentum going? Resource: Using Owl Babies by Martin Waddell to Build Well-Being Through Character Strengths Last month, many of us explored how Swimmy could spark conversations about…

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Bringing Wellbeing Into Everyday Learning: Join Proof Positive’s Upcoming Webinar

Proof Positive, EventsMay 15, 2026

At Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance, we believe wellbeing should be accessible, practical, and integrated into everyday life. That’s why we’re excited to partner with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Share…

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Using Swimmy as a Read-Aloud to Build Happiness Through Character Strengths

Proof Positive, SkillsApril 30, 2026

What if literacy weren’t just about learning to read but about learning how to live well? For too long, literacy has been defined by what students can decode, measure, and produce. But…

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What’s RIGHT With Me: How Character Strengths Transform Classrooms and Lives

Proof Positive, Events, SkillsApril 26, 2026

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…

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Event Recap: International Day of Happiness. Everyone Deserves Happiness Summit. Replay now available.

From Awareness to Action: What We Learned from the Everyone Deserves Happiness Summit

Events, Proof PositiveApril 24, 2026

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:…

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Thriving at Transitions: Learning from Sebastian

Proof Positive, Guest AuthorsApril 2, 2026

Proof Positive is excited to share this blog from Noah Hernandez, a high school intern at Proof Positive. Noah shares how his relationship with his autistic cousin, Sebastian, has shaped his perspective…

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Proof Positive Partners with IPEN to Expand Access to Positive Education Practices

In the News, Proof PositiveMarch 10, 2026

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…

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Tonight we gather for an important conversation about autism, wellbeing, resilience, and connection with special guest Dr. Robert Naseef.If you’ve been craving:✔ hopeful conversation✔ meaningful community✔ practical insight✔ a reminder that wellbeing matters too…this space is for you. We hope you’ll join us.Register now: ow.ly/gmlg50Z79XM#Autism #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology #Neurodiversity #Community... See MoreSee Less

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Friendship is more than social interaction.It’s belonging.Safety.Shared joy.Connection.At Proof Positive, we believe relationships are a critical part of wellbeing — for everyone.Today, we’re celebrating the friends, siblings, classmates, coworkers, mentors, and community members who help people feel seen and valued.Because flourishing doesn’t happen alone.💙 Tag someone who makes your life better.#NationalBestFriendsDay #Autism #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology #Neurodiversity #Friendship... See MoreSee Less

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For decades, success in autism services has often been defined by external outcomes:skills gained, behaviors reduced, benchmarks achieved.But there’s a larger conversation emerging.What does it actually mean to live a good life?What does flourishing look like for autistic individuals?What creates belonging? Connection? Hope? Meaning? Joy?At Proof Positive, we believe wellbeing deserves a central place in the future of autism support.This month, we’re preparing to launch our first-ever Autism Wellbeing Survey — an effort designed to elevate the voices, experiences, and priorities of the autism community.We believe this conversation matters.And we believe the future of autism support must include flourishing.Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance and help create a world where wellbeing wins: ow.ly/S3Bx50Z5Nsi#Autism #PositivePsychology #Wellbeing #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #AutismAcceptance... See MoreSee Less

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For years, autism systems have asked: “How do we reduce challenges?”What if we also asked: “How do we increase wellbeing?”That shift changes everything.At Proof Positive, we believe the future of autism support includes:✔ wellbeing, first✔ positive psychology✔ flourishing✔ strengths-based approach✔ connection✔ happiness skillsAnd the autism community deserves to be part of the global wellbeing movement. Follow us to help create a world where wellbeing wins.#Autism #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology #Neurodiversity... See MoreSee Less

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