By Jiedi Lei, PhD DClinPsy, Paul Foundation Clinical Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research, University of Oxford, UK “What do you think are some of your strengths in everyday life?” – Researcher “I’m not sure… I don’t think I have any.” – Autistic Young Person This was a frequent response I heard from…
What if we kept the momentum going? Resource: Using Owl Babies by Martin Waddell to Build Well-Being Through Character Strengths Last month, many of us explored how Swimmy could spark conversations about character strengths and how something as simple as a read-aloud could shift a classroom. Students leaned in, made connections, and began recognizing strengths…
At Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance, we believe wellbeing should be accessible, practical, and integrated into everyday life. That’s why we’re excited to partner with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Share My Lesson to offer a new professional learning opportunity focused on helping educators support both student and personal wellbeing in meaningful, sustainable ways.…
What if literacy weren’t just about learning to read but about learning how to live well? For too long, literacy has been defined by what students can decode, measure, and produce. But literacy is much more than an academic skill. It is a gateway to meaning, connection, autonomy, and participation in the world. This is…
What if we started with a different question? Instead of asking, “What’s wrong?” We asked: “What is RIGHT with me?” and “Who am I at my best?” This is the foundation of Character Strengths and it has the power to transform how students see themselves, how educators teach, and how communities grow. What Are Character…
This International Day of Happiness, something meaningful happened. Educators, advocates, families, and community members came together for the Everyone Deserves Happiness Summit, and in doing so, helped move an essential idea forward: The autism community belongs in the global conversation about happiness and wellbeing. Whether you joined a session, reflected on new ideas, or simply…
Proof Positive is excited to share this blog from Noah Hernandez, a high school intern at Proof Positive. Noah shares how his relationship with his autistic cousin, Sebastian, has shaped his perspective on change, resilience, and thriving through transitions – it’s a must read! Transitions are a natural part of life, yet they can feel…
At Proof Positive, we believe that wellbeing is a skill everyone can learn and that everyone, including autistic individuals, deserves the opportunity to flourish. That’s why we’re thrilled to be featured on the International Positive Education Network (IPEN) website, highlighting our resources and approach to improving the quality of life for autistic people, their families…
What if conversations about autism didn’t begin with challenges — but with wellbeing? On March 20, millions of people around the world recognize the International Day of Happiness, a celebration established by the United Nations to highlight wellbeing as a fundamental human priority. The day encourages communities worldwide to reflect on what helps people thrive…
What if literacy weren’t just about decoding words on a page? What if it were about fostering belonging, supporting agency, and enabling a life that feels possible? For decades, literacy has been framed as an academic skill, measured by benchmarks, scores, and grade-level expectations. These measures matter. But they tell only part of the story.…