Julie Miller is the clinical director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Insight Behavior Partnership in Denver, Colorado, a group that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for people with autism and other developmental disorders. Insight Behavior is part of Proof Positive’s Autism Wellbeing Alliance, a community dedicated to enhancing wellbeing outcomes for autistic…
Lauren Romano is the program coordinator for YALE School’s Standard 9 transition program for 18 to 21-year-olds in Blackwood, New Jersey. There, she oversees five homerooms of students with autism and other developmental disabilities. She supports students inside and outside the classroom to gain employment, independent living, or college readiness skills. YALE School is part…
Rick Gutierrez is the Vice President of Clinical Strategy & Operations, and Jennie Myhra is the Vice President of Behavioral Services for Easterseals Southern California, where they’re leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access for the disability and autism communities. Easterseals Southern California is part of Proof Positive’s Autism Wellbeing Alliance, a community…
Wendy White is an Autism Clinical Specialist at Redwood Coast Regional Center in Eureka, California. Redwood Coast Regional Center collaborates and consults with social service agencies, and White’s job includes supporting clients who may need behavioral support. Redwood Coast Regional Center is part of Proof Positive’s Autism Wellbeing Alliance, a community dedicated to enhancing wellbeing…
Julie Miller is the clinical director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Insight Behavior Partnership in Denver, Colorado, a group that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for people with autism and other developmental disorders. Insight Behavior is part of Proof Positive’s Autism Wellbeing Alliance, a community dedicated to enhancing wellbeing outcomes for autistic…
Dr. Nicole Mumpower is the assistant principal at Robbinsville High School in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Using the science and skills of positive psychology, she and the leadership team at Robbinsville have transformed the school’s culture. But you’ll want to hear about it from her: Hello! Nicole here. I have been in the Robbinsville School District…
Greetings from Academy360 Upper School in Livingston, New Jersey! As a principal, I know school environments can be challenging, and it can be difficult for students and staff to keep a positive mindset when they are having a bad day, or problems arise. That’s why I want to let you in on a not-so-secret way…
What does it look like to incorporate character strengths into a school environment? Just ask Barnel and Gloria. Their work in Character Strengths and Strengths Spotting (identifying and celebrating others’ strengths) of their fellow team members at Spectrum 360 is pretty spectacular. Each week Barnel and Gloria sit together and discuss how the professionals at…
Hello! I’m Angela Rodriguez, Clinical Coordinator at the EPIC School in Paramus, New Jersey. I wanted to tell you about a surefire way to boost morale and spread positivity amongst staff. We recently created a Shoutout Board using Proof Positive’s Character Strengths curriculum for staff (educators and health providers for students with autism) to celebrate,…
Wellbeing is a topic that can benefit everyone. Whether you’re an educator in a school setting, parenting a teen with a disability, or a healthcare provider, learning wellbeing skills can immediately enhance your outlook on life. Professional conferences like the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Autism Conference are a great place to spread the…