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 people, especially autistic people. But what if we told you that happiness could be learned? What if there were practical, proven skills that…
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 resources to help educators, students, and caregivers foster happiness and success in the classroom. In light of issues with educator retention and recruitment,…
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 for teachers themselves and their students – top of mind. And, starting the school year with a focus on wellbeing can set a…
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 dedication to enhancing autism services, Paige brings invaluable expertise and a compassionate spirit to our team. Proof Positive’s communications team had a chance…
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 highly anticipated release of Inside Out 2, we see even more complex emotions added into the mix – Anxiety, Ennui, Envy, and Embarrassment…
At Proof Positive, we believe in the power of movies to teach and inspire, especially when it comes to important topics like navigating emotions, social-emotional learning (SEL), and wellbeing skills. In addition to our Inside Out Edition, we have a new Movie Guide on the Side – designed for teachers and families to use alongside…
We’re excited to introduce our new “Guide on the Side” resource, specifically designed to complement the beloved Pixar movie Inside Out in anticipation of its upcoming sequel, Inside Out 2. This resource is a curated collection of science-informed activities for you, your students, your classroom, and the broader autism community to practice skills that can…
On the eve of Pride 2024, I find myself reflecting on just how lucky I am to have lived to see awareness and some acceptance of both the LGBTQ and autism communities seep into mass culture. An Australian survey recently estimated that the overlap between LGBTQ identities and autism may be as high as 25%,…
It’s nearly premiere week for the highly anticipated movie Inside Out 2! Pixar’s 2015 animated movie Inside Out is well known and lauded for its relatable and humorous telling of young Riley’s growing-up story, specifically her many emotional responses to her experiences. Inside Out 2 continues Riley’s journey with her lively emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear,…
This classroom favorite is back–this time with a wellbeing flair! Educators, are you looking for a fun way to help your students enhance their wellbeing? Maybe you’ve been teaching wellbeing skills like the PERMA+ Snapshot (a skill that gives a snapshot personal rating of Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Mattering, Accomplishments, and +Health)and want a way…