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Movement Monday with Yogi Ted

SkillsSeptember 9, 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 sharing stories of…

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Boost Your Wellbeing with Joyful Movement

SkillsSeptember 6, 2024

It has long been known that movement is good for our physical health. But did you know that movement is also essential to our happiness? We’re excited to introduce our newest skill,…

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Happiness is a universal right. Yet, for many, it remains an elusive concept—something often overlooked and seemingly difficult to achieve. The reality is that happiness isn’t being realized for far too many…

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Back-to-School Wellbeing Tips for Educators and Students with Autism

Press Releases, NewsAugust 23, 2024

Free Resources from Leading Autism Nonprofit Proof Positive New York, August 23, 2024 – As the new school year approaches, Proof Positive, a leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting autism wellbeing, offers free…

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5 Wellbeing Tips from Educators for Back-to-School

NewsAugust 14, 2024

As the new school year approaches, teachers are busy planning and preparing lesson plans, setting up their classrooms, solidifying schedules, and more. During this time, it’s essential to keep wellbeing – both…

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Reflections from Proof Positive’s Second Annual Learning Institute

Proof Positive EventsJuly 31, 2024

Last summer, Paige Raetz, PhD., BCBA-D, joined Proof Positive’s Inaugural Learning Institute as a participant and representative of Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC). Now, one year later, she joined Proof…

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Empowering Abilities: Easterseals Southern California’s Strengths-Based Approach

Impact StoriesJuly 23, 2024

Jessica Miller is the Vice President of Therapy Services at Easterseals Southern California, where she empowers individuals with disabilities to be full and equal participants in society through comprehensive programs and advocacy…

Welcome Paige Raetz to the Proof Positive Team!

NewsJuly 15, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Paige Raetz, PhD., BCBA-D, has joined the Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance as the Vice President of Implementation and Dissemination. With her extensive background and…

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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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