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Finding Myself: A Behavior Analyst’s Journey into Positive Psychology and Learning to Thrive

POVNovember 14, 2024

When I was young, I was a kick. I was known for making people laugh. I could often be seen writing “smile” on the whiteboard in each of my classes. I wore…

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Proof Positive Joins CASP to Advance Autism Wellbeing

In the NewsNovember 8, 2024

Proof Positive is thrilled to announce that we are officially an Allied Affiliate member of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a network dedicated to supporting autism service organizations and advancing…

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How to Kickstart Kindness in the Classroom on World Kindness Day

SkillsNovember 7, 2024

On World Kindness Day, people around the world are encouraged to be kind to themselves, others, and the world. It’s a day to celebrate the small yet transformative acts that make the…

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Embracing Autistic Joy with Lily Newton

POVOctober 28, 2024

“For me, leading with positivity and seeking out joy comes from an understanding that it is certain there will be bad times, and so I must seek out the good times.” –…

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Joyful Movement Insights with Lily Newton

Skills, POVOctober 21, 2024

Happy Movement Monday! Movement for Happiness is a wellbeing skill that encourages us to find ways to move our bodies in ways that bring us joy. Each Monday, we’re highlighting stories of…

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Big Feelings Go Both Ways, One Autistic Person’s Thoughts on Joy 

POVOctober 17, 2024

It’s a Saturday afternoon and my best friends and I are hitting uncharted levels of merriment as we build our first Dungeons & Dragons campaign together. We’re a group of neurodivergent creatives,…

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Hit the Slopes (and Gym) with Shaan on Movement Monday

SkillsOctober 14, 2024

Happy Movement Monday! Movement for Happiness is a wellbeing skill that encourages us to find ways to move our bodies in ways that bring us joy. Each Monday, we’re highlighting stories of…

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Movement Monday with Infinite Flow Dance Founder Marisa Hamamoto

SkillsOctober 7, 2024

“Our body language not only speaks to others, it speaks to ourselves. When we move expressively, that energy returns to us and brings us aliveness.” Marisa Hamamoto is a late-diagnosed autistic, a…

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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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