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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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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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Everyone Deserves Happiness: Join the Global Movement on March 20

In the News, Proof Positive, Proof Positive EventsMarch 3, 2026

What if conversations about autism didn’t begin with challenges — but with wellbeing? On March 20, millions of people around the world recognize the International Day of Happiness, a celebration established by…

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Literacy Is More Than Reading: It’s a Pathway to Wellbeing

In the News, Proof PositiveFebruary 20, 2026

What if literacy weren’t just about decoding words on a page? What if it were about fostering belonging, supporting agency, and enabling a life that feels possible? For decades, literacy has been…

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Reimagining Autism Support Through Strengths and Well-Being

In the News, Proof PositiveFebruary 13, 2026

We’re grateful to collaborate with thoughtful partners like the VIA Institute on Character to advance our shared work in strengths-based wellbeing. VIA recently featured Proof Positive in a case study highlighting how…

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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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