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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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How to Celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20

EventsMarch 4, 2025

On March 20, millions worldwide will celebrate the International Day of Happiness, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the fundamental importance of happiness. At Proof Positive, we believe everyone deserves happiness.…

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It is February, Love and Dating is on Everyone’s Mind

POVFebruary 14, 2025

I loved being a high school teacher. Early in my career, I spent several years teaching in autism support classrooms in Northern California. It was a gift to see my students emerge…

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Spreading the science & skills of happiness tp the autism community. Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance to help build a world where wellbeing wins.

A tree you’ve walked past a hundred times. The sound of birds in the distance. Sunlight hitting the sidewalk.Sometimes, awe is hiding in things we see every day. 🔍An Awe Walk is about giving yourself time to notice them.Research has linked experiences of awe with more positive emotions, greater connectedness, and a calmer nervous system.Swipe through for a few ideas to try on your next walk.Want more ideas like this? Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance and get free wellbeing resources straight to your inbox. 📥 proofpositive.org/join-us/ #ProofPositive #Nature #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology... See MoreSee Less

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Grateful for the opportunity to present at the Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysislysis and spend time with a community committed to improving the lives of the people we serve.Patricia Wright shared her perspective on bringing wellbeing more intentionally into practice, moving beyond skill development alone to consider how we can support people in building lives filled with connection, meaning, joy, and purpose.Thank you to HABA for creating space for thoughtful conversations about how our field can continue to grow, learn, and expand our understanding of what meaningful outcomes can look li#behavioranalysisl#autismcommunityu#autismsupportp#positivepsychologyology... See MoreSee Less

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Each month, caregivers, educators, autistics, providers and allies come together for a virtual meetup to explore practical wellbeing strategies, hear real-world experiences and learn from one another.This month, we explored the science of awe and how nature can help us experience more wonder, connection and wellbeing. Our conversation brought some great perspectives on what awe can look like in everyday life:🌙 “The moon gets me every time! Sometimes at the end of a rough day my partner asks if I’ve checked on it, and it always brings me a sense of peace.”✨ “I felt awe at large scale moments and small scale moments, and isn’t that cool that you can feel the same emotion at different levels?”📊 “I sometimes feel awe at the sight of an especially beautiful dataset.”Want to join us for the next one? Join the free Autism Wellbeing Alliance to receive meetup details right to your inbox: proofpositive.org/join-us/#AutismWellbeingAlliance... See MoreSee Less

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The science is clear: when people feel better, they do better.So what does that look like in caregiver coaching?Introducing Learned Happiness, a new resource from Proof Positive and Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). We co-created two free guides to help clinicians and caregivers bring wellbeing into the coaching process and everyday life, with practical tools, strategies and ready-to-use resources.Explore Learned Happiness and download the free guides here: bit.ly/4A5QG2G#ProofPositive #PositivePsychology #PERMA #ServiceProviders... See MoreSee Less

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