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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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Wellbeing Is a Human Right

In the NewsDecember 9, 2025

Read our 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a year of meaningful impact and charts a clear path forward as we enter 2026. Wellbeing is a fundamental human right — not a privilege.…

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Proof Positive Shares the Science of Happiness at the First Place Global Symposium

In the NewsNovember 1, 2025

Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance was honored to be invited to present at the 14th First Place Global Symposium, held October 15–17, 2025, in Phoenix and online.  In our session, “Spreading the…

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Celebrating Engagement During National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In the NewsOctober 21, 2025

Every October, Proof Positive joins organizations and advocates across the country in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of people with disabilities in the…

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A New Game Plan for Wellbeing

Press ReleasesOctober 15, 2025

Dartmouth’s play2Prevent Lab and Nonprofit Proof Positive Collaborate to Design Mental Health Games for Autistic Youth NEW YORK, NY, October 9, 2025 – The play2PREVENT (p2P) Lab at the Geisel School of…

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Our Summer: Connections! 

In the NewsSeptember 29, 2025

As summer winds down and we step into fall, we’re reflecting on our summer and the amazing connections we made! Here are a few things that helped make our summer so special:…

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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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