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Avery, and white woman with blonde hair wearing a white shirt, and Tyler, a white autistic man with brown hair wearing a blue shirt, smiling and standing in front of one of Tyler's paintings of yellow and orange buildings.

Wellbeing and Resilience in Autism Sibling Relationships

POVApril 10, 2023

Proof Positive is excited to introduce Avery Bell, one of our amazing team members, as a contributing author to our blog — her post is a must read on National Siblings Day!…

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Spreading Positivity and Character Strengths in a School Community

Skills, Impact StoriesApril 5, 2023

Hello! I’m Angela Rodriguez, Clinical Coordinator at the EPIC School in Paramus, New Jersey. I wanted to tell you about a surefire way to boost morale and spread positivity amongst staff. We…

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Spreading Positive Psychology to the Autism Community

Impact StoriesMarch 3, 2023

Wellbeing is a topic that can benefit everyone. Whether you’re an educator in a school setting, parenting a teen with a disability, or a healthcare provider, learning wellbeing skills can immediately enhance…

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Capitalize on Your Character Strengths

SkillsFebruary 23, 2023

The words “strengths-based” have long been used in social services and education. But how do we learn to identify our personal strengths and the strengths of our students? How can learning what’s…

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Jolts of Joy from Two Wise Women

SkillsFebruary 15, 2023

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” — Helen Keller Hellen Keller was a wise woman determined to…

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Proud to Join the National Research Consortium

Press Releases, NewsNovember 1, 2022

Proof Positive’s mission is to spread the science and skills of happiness. We encourage you to visit our Skills Center and join us in implementing effective practices to improve your wellbeing. We are…

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Proof Positive Receives an EPIC Honor

News, Press ReleasesOctober 1, 2022

Proof Positive has been so privileged to work with The EPIC school. The hardworking educators and students on the school campus work with the Proof Positive team to develop and refine the…

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Katie Curran Guest of ReThink Webinar

News, EventsSeptember 1, 2022

Forbes may have said it best, the future of work is wellbeing. No surprise that wellbeing has become a focus of the workplace as we have all weathered a worldwide pandemic, continued…

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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.

The digital gaming space is where many young people really want to be! Could meeting them here create new opportunities for supporting their mental health and wellbeing?Piper Kulkin, Proof Positive's summer intern, got the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with our Chief Wellbeing Officer, Katie Curran, MAPP, and Lynn Fiellin, MD, Founding Director at play2PREVENT Lab at Dartmouth College, to discuss the topic from her recent whitepaper:“Youth Mental Health: Is Gamification an Option for Intervention?”Watch the full exploratory interview here: bit.ly/4yPVEPU#YouthMentalHealth #Wellbeing #Gamification... See MoreSee Less

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Earlier this year, we shared the findings from our inaugural Autism Wellbeing Survey. One finding in particular is worth revisiting:Wellbeing ranked #1 as the most important priority for autistic individuals across every respondent group.Autistic individuals, caregivers, educators and providers all agreed that wellbeing matters. But what does it look like to make wellbeing a true priority in the way we think about support?Our survey findings offer insights from across the autism community and point to opportunities for making wellbeing a bigger part of the conversation.Want to be part of that conversation? Join the #AutismWellbeingAlliance at the link in bio. Membership is always free: bit.ly/4gFGsie#autismwellbeingsurvey #proofpositive #positivepsychology #neurodiversity #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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Join us this Thursday for our free Alliance Monthly Meetup with guest speaker Brett Mulder! Brett will share a simple framework for building the support and skills that can help people feel safe, supported and better prepared to handle big emotions.Whether you’re an autistic individual, family member, educator, provider, ally or simply interested in wellbeing, you’re welcome to join us.Register here: bit.ly/4rtYUhh#AllianceMonthlyMeetup #AutismWellbeing #Neurodiversity #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating educators who do so much more than teach. 💙Every day, teachers help students build confidence, find connection, recognize their strengths and develop skills that support their wellbeing.We’re grateful for the educators who create spaces where students can learn, grow and flourish.Looking for ways to bring wellbeing into your classroom? Explore Proof Positive’s free Skill Center for science-based activities and resources you can use with your students: bit.ly/4gKaqSi#WorldTeachersDay #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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