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Flourishing With Autism: The Case for Positive Psychology, a Special Report by Proof Positive

NewsSeptember 12, 2023

This just in! 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…

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Proof Positive Featured in “Princeton Packet”

NewsAugust 24, 2023

Proof Positive was recently featured in the Princeton Packet, a local newspaper in Princeton, New Jersey. The article “Well-being at the forefront of autism for nonprofit” discussed our inaugural Learning Institute gathering…

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5 Back-to-School Activities for You and Your Students

SkillsAugust 13, 2023

Check out all the resources in our free Back-to-School Bundle! Educators know the first week of school is crucial for setting expectations and creating a positive and productive learning environment that will…

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Summer Listening Podcast Recommendations in Positive Psychology

NewsAugust 9, 2023

If you loved our summer reading on Positive Psychology, add this playlist to your Spotify! Proof Positive’s curated selection of podcast episodes for summer learning offers an easy introduction to Positive Psychology…

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Easy Access to All the Skills of Happiness

SkillsAugust 8, 2023

Proof Positive is excited to share that we’ve launched a new Skill Center, where you can access all of the skills of happiness in one place!  Get a quick introduction to each…

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Seeing Your Students from a Positive Perspective With Strength Spotting

SkillsAugust 3, 2023

For educators, the thought of their short summer break coming to a close and returning to their empty classrooms can feel overwhelming. Creating a classroom environment and planning lessons is a lot.…

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The Importance of Shared Interests When Building Friendships

POVJuly 28, 2023

Proof Positive wants to thank Simon Patel – a peer mentor and friend to two autistic teenagers – for sharing his experience with us. Friendships are important to wellbeing. They can enhance…

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What You Need to Know About Structural Ableism

POVJuly 26, 2023

Excited to introduce Nicole Lynn Evans to the Proof Positive community – especially as we close out another month celebrating Disability Pride! Take it away, Nicole… I learned the importance of self-advocacy…

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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.

Schools should be a place where wellbeing is at the forefront.For educators, students and every classroom, wellbeing is for all.Join the free Autism Wellbeing Alliance to receive evidence-informed resources for your classroom: proofpositive.org/join-us/#proofpositive #backtoschool #wellbeing... See MoreSee Less

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"He wakes up every morning excited for the day. He can hardly wait to see what's next."Laurie shares how a shift in her and her husband's perspective reshaped Eric's life. Instead of focusing solely on prevention, they embraced positive psychology and began asking what brings Eric joy.Today, Eric is an adult with profound autism who spends his days rock climbing, skiing, practicing yoga, meditating and competing in giant slalom races alongside neurotypical athletes. He is fully included in his community.Read their journey and Laurie's advice for other parents: proofpositive.org/proof-positive/opportunity-comes-first-how-one-family-built-a-life-of-joy/#ProofPositive #autism #wellbeing #positivepsychology... See MoreSee Less

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Wellbeing matters.And the time to prioritize it is now.Our National Autism Wellbeing Survey of more than 1,000 autistic individuals, caregivers, educators and service providers found that wellbeing ranked above every other priority.The findings send a clear message: the autism community is ready for a more human-centered, wellbeing-focused approach.Read the full survey findings: bit.ly/4vvscxt#autismwellbeingsurvey #proofpositive #mentalhealth... See MoreSee Less

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Sign up for the August Alliance Monthly Meetup!bit.ly/3TqWXWaJudith Ursitti, Founder and President of Profound Autism Alliance, is joining us to share her family's journey of supporting her son, Jack, in living a life filled with meaning and purpose. She'll also share how that journey led her to found the Profound Autism Alliance.Don't miss this inspiring story. It's free to jo#proofpositived#wellbeingf#autismsupportbeing #autismsupport... See MoreSee Less

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