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Noah and Sebastian smile while sitting in a golf cart. Sebastian is in sunglasses, a hat, and blue sweater and Noah is in a brown t-shirt.

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

Proof Positive, In the NewsMarch 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 on the Road: Why Professional Conferences Matter

In the News, Proof PositiveFebruary 11, 2026

One of our core values at Proof Positive is Lean Into Learning, and some of the best learning happens when professionals come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and imagine what’s possible…

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Give Yourself Permission to Play

Skills of HappinessJanuary 8, 2026

When was the last time you truly played? Not just scrolled a screen or checked a box, but lost track of time, laughed until your cheeks hurt, or let curiosity pull you…

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Proof Positive Expands Its Team to Advance the Movement for Wellbeing and Flourishing

In the NewsDecember 16, 2025

Proof Positive is growing, and so is our impact. We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Hallett, JD, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Andrew Luistro as Director of Product.  Together, they…

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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.

People already agree wellbeing matters. But there is still a gap in how it’s supported.Our findings from the Autism Wellbeing Survey reveal that while wellbeing is consistently prioritized across all respondent groups, it is not yet fully reflected in how support is measured or implemented in practice.This gap matters. When wellbeing is the priority, it requires tools, systems, and approaches that make it visible and actionable.The Autism Wellbeing Survey explores what this means for the future of autism support and how we move toward a more wellbeing-focused approach.Read the full report: bit.ly/4w6OMfo#AutismWellbeingSurvey #ProofPositive #PositivePsychology #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth... See MoreSee Less

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We love seeing this perspective shared! 🧡Conversations like this reflect what the Autism Wellbeing Survey continues to surface: the importance of centering wellbeing in autism support and services.Read the full report here: bit.ly/4vvscxt... See MoreSee Less

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This week is World Wellbeing Week. To mark it, we shared something important: The Autism Wellbeing Survey.The research confirms something many autistic individuals, families, educators, and providers have long recognized: wellbeing matters.Not as an extra, but a core part of what supports learning, connection, engagement, and flourishing.As we continue sharing insights from the report this week, we hope it sparks deeper thinking about what meaningful support can look like.Where do we need to focus first to close the gap?#WorldWellbeingWeek #autismwellbeingsurvey #positivepsychology #neurodiversity... See MoreSee Less

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We are so excited to finally share the Autism Wellbeing Survey with our partners, families, friends, advocates, and the broader autism community!The findings reveal both a significant opportunity and an urgent challenge.Across every stakeholder group, wellbeing emerged as the top priority for autistic individuals. Yet many still experience a significant gap between the intention to prioritize wellbeing and their lived experience.The message is clear: the autism community is ready for a more human-centered, wellbeing-focused approach.As you explore the report, we’d love to hear from you:If wellbeing is the top priority, what needs to change?A) better measurement of wellbeingB) more awareness of positive psychology and its benefitsC) wellbeing built into educator and provider practicesTogether, we can ensure flourishing is the only acceptable outcome.Read the full report here: bit.ly/4vvscxt#AutismWellbeingSurvey #ProofPositive #PositivePsychology #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth... See MoreSee Less

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