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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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Three Truths About Happiness

NewsSeptember 4, 2024

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…

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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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ICYMI: Inside Out Webinar Learnings and Recording 

NewsJuly 11, 2024

In the movie Inside Out, we learn alongside Riley and her complex emotions – Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness – as she navigates significant changes in her life. Now, with 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.

The digital gaming space is where many young people really want to be! Could meeting them here create new opportunities for supporting their mental health and wellbeing?Piper Kulkin, Proof Positive's summer intern, got the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with our Chief Wellbeing Officer, Katie Curran, MAPP, and Lynn Fiellin, MD, Founding Director at play2PREVENT Lab at Dartmouth College, to discuss the topic from her recent whitepaper:“Youth Mental Health: Is Gamification an Option for Intervention?”Watch the full exploratory interview here: bit.ly/4yPVEPU#YouthMentalHealth #Wellbeing #Gamification... See MoreSee Less

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Earlier this year, we shared the findings from our inaugural Autism Wellbeing Survey. One finding in particular is worth revisiting:Wellbeing ranked #1 as the most important priority for autistic individuals across every respondent group.Autistic individuals, caregivers, educators and providers all agreed that wellbeing matters. But what does it look like to make wellbeing a true priority in the way we think about support?Our survey findings offer insights from across the autism community and point to opportunities for making wellbeing a bigger part of the conversation.Want to be part of that conversation? Join the #AutismWellbeingAlliance at the link in bio. Membership is always free: bit.ly/4gFGsie#autismwellbeingsurvey #proofpositive #positivepsychology #neurodiversity #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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Join us this Thursday for our free Alliance Monthly Meetup with guest speaker Brett Mulder! Brett will share a simple framework for building the support and skills that can help people feel safe, supported and better prepared to handle big emotions.Whether you’re an autistic individual, family member, educator, provider, ally or simply interested in wellbeing, you’re welcome to join us.Register here: bit.ly/4rtYUhh#AllianceMonthlyMeetup #AutismWellbeing #Neurodiversity #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating educators who do so much more than teach. 💙Every day, teachers help students build confidence, find connection, recognize their strengths and develop skills that support their wellbeing.We’re grateful for the educators who create spaces where students can learn, grow and flourish.Looking for ways to bring wellbeing into your classroom? Explore Proof Positive’s free Skill Center for science-based activities and resources you can use with your students: bit.ly/4gKaqSi#WorldTeachersDay #WellbeingWins... See MoreSee Less

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