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Building Relationships and Connection at the CASP Conference

EventsJune 9, 2025

This month, Proof Positive had the opportunity to attend the Council on Autism Services Providers (CASP) Providers Conference in San Francisco, California. Surrounded by leaders in the autism services community, we were…

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Nature is EVERYWHERE and for EVERYONE

Skills of HappinessJune 4, 2025

Nature has an undeniable impact on our wellbeing. From reducing stress, promoting positive emotions and boosting mood to improving physical health, fostering connection and restoring attention, we need nature.  Yet, unfortunately, time…

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How My Autism Connection Embraces the Skills of Happiness

Impact Stories, POVMay 26, 2025

In a world that can feel overwhelming for people with autism, My Autism Connection (MAC) is creating space for joy, acceptance, and wellbeing. We recently sat down with Jill Silvester, Program Specialist…

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Introducing Our Inaugural Advisory Board

In the NewsMay 13, 2025

At Proof Positive, we know that the path to improved wellbeing for the autism community must be led by the voices of those with lived experience. That’s why we’re thrilled to share…

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Wellbeing Wins: A Manifesto for the Autism Community

In the NewsMay 8, 2025

Imagine a future where wellbeing wins for all. Where receiving an autism diagnosis is met with hope, not fear. Where autistics are celebrated for their unique strengths. Where happiness and joy are…

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How Insight Behavior is Bringing Happiness to Life

Events, Impact Stories, POVMay 7, 2025

At Insight Behavior, happiness isn’t just a goal; it’s a practice. In honor of the International Day of Happiness this year, their team put joy front and center by hosting two events…

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How Rest Fuels Happiness

Skills of HappinessApril 3, 2025

We’ve all felt the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless one. Waking up refreshed sets the tone for a day where we feel more focused, energized, and emotionally balanced.…

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Everyone Deserves Happiness, Including the Autism Community

EventsMarch 20, 2025

Happy International Day of HAPPINESS! Today, people worldwide celebrate joy, connection and the fundamental right to happiness. At Proof Positive, we ensure the autism community is included in this celebration and the…

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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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