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International Day of Happiness: Prioritize Happiness, Today & Every Day

POVMarch 19, 2024

Written by Marisa Hamamoto March 20 is the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Like the UN, Proof Positive recognizes happiness as a universal right. Whoever you are in the autism community,…

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Proof Positive & Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to Host Webinar: Practical Ways to Integrate Wellbeing into Special Education for Teachers and Students

NewsMarch 18, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar, “Practical Ways to Integrate Wellbeing into Special Education for Teachers and Students,” hosted by the Organization for Autism Research.  Here are the webinar details: 🗓️…

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Scaling Wellbeing for Autism Education Through Positive Psychology

Impact StoriesMarch 12, 2024

Peggy Chapman is the director at YALE School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where she spearheads program development and special projects for multiple campuses. YALE School has 12 locations that provide educational…

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Voices from Our Alliance: Wellbeing Wednesday from Andrew Arboe

POVMarch 5, 2024

Proof Positive is on a mission to make the science and skills of wellbeing accessible to all – including the autism community. Happiness and wellbeing are experienced uniquely by every person –…

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Just Launched: The New International Day of Happiness Bundle

NewsMarch 4, 2024

Happy March from Proof Positive! We’re starting the month off strong with a new bundle in preparation for the International Day of Happiness celebrations on March 20.  We hope you’ll celebrate the…

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Proof Positive Celebrates the International Day of Happiness

Press Releases, NewsMarch 1, 2024

Autism wellbeing nonprofit provides free, science-informed positive psychology resources to advance a more inclusive movement for happiness New York, March 6, 2024 – March 20 isn’t just a date on the calendar;…

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What Happens When Wellbeing is at the Forefront for Autism Service Providers 

Impact StoriesFebruary 27, 2024

Through Proof Positive, I learned autism service providers, like myself, can use the  PERMA+ Snapshot tool (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Mattering, Accomplishment, and +Health) to support clients with goal setting and to…

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Summit’s Quest for Wellbeing

Impact StoriesFebruary 21, 2024

Julie Miller is the clinical director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Insight Behavior Partnership in Denver, Colorado, a group that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for people with autism…

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Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance

Spreading the science & skills of happiness tp the autism community. Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance to help build a world where wellbeing wins.

A tree you’ve walked past a hundred times. The sound of birds in the distance. Sunlight hitting the sidewalk.Sometimes, awe is hiding in things we see every day. 🔍An Awe Walk is about giving yourself time to notice them.Research has linked experiences of awe with more positive emotions, greater connectedness, and a calmer nervous system.Swipe through for a few ideas to try on your next walk.Want more ideas like this? Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance and get free wellbeing resources straight to your inbox. 📥 proofpositive.org/join-us/ #ProofPositive #Nature #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology... See MoreSee Less

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Grateful for the opportunity to present at the Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysislysis and spend time with a community committed to improving the lives of the people we serve.Patricia Wright shared her perspective on bringing wellbeing more intentionally into practice, moving beyond skill development alone to consider how we can support people in building lives filled with connection, meaning, joy, and purpose.Thank you to HABA for creating space for thoughtful conversations about how our field can continue to grow, learn, and expand our understanding of what meaningful outcomes can look li#behavioranalysisl#autismcommunityu#autismsupportp#positivepsychologyology... See MoreSee Less

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Each month, caregivers, educators, autistics, providers and allies come together for a virtual meetup to explore practical wellbeing strategies, hear real-world experiences and learn from one another.This month, we explored the science of awe and how nature can help us experience more wonder, connection and wellbeing. Our conversation brought some great perspectives on what awe can look like in everyday life:🌙 “The moon gets me every time! Sometimes at the end of a rough day my partner asks if I’ve checked on it, and it always brings me a sense of peace.”✨ “I felt awe at large scale moments and small scale moments, and isn’t that cool that you can feel the same emotion at different levels?”📊 “I sometimes feel awe at the sight of an especially beautiful dataset.”Want to join us for the next one? Join the free Autism Wellbeing Alliance to receive meetup details right to your inbox: proofpositive.org/join-us/#AutismWellbeingAlliance... See MoreSee Less

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The science is clear: when people feel better, they do better.So what does that look like in caregiver coaching?Introducing Learned Happiness, a new resource from Proof Positive and Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). We co-created two free guides to help clinicians and caregivers bring wellbeing into the coaching process and everyday life, with practical tools, strategies and ready-to-use resources.Explore Learned Happiness and download the free guides here: bit.ly/4A5QG2G#ProofPositive #PositivePsychology #PERMA #ServiceProviders... See MoreSee Less

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