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Proof Positive is on a mission to make the science and skills of wellbeing accessible to all – including the autism community. Happiness and wellbeing are experienced uniquely by every person – and we want to celebrate all that brings happiness to our Autism Wellbeing Alliance community. Our Wellbeing Wednesdays elevate the voices of 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…
Happy New Year from Proof Positive— For the past 15 years, I have dreamt of a day when wellbeing would move to the forefront of autism intervention. This year, with the creation of the Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance, this dream is being realized. We now have organizations across the nation committed to the systematic…
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…
Whether it’s a small achievement at work or a personal milestone, the act of sharing good news is a common part of human interaction. While most of us might not think twice about how we respond to such news, it’s crucial to consider that our responses can significantly impact our relationships and overall wellbeing. During…
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…
This Veterans Day, Proof Positive is shining a light on the Army’s approach to wellbeing for all their troops. It’s a proud example of scaling the science and skills of happiness to our nation’s service members and veterans. Proof Positive hopes systems like schools and social service organizations can learn from this large-scale adoption about…
We missed you at the webinar, Flourishing With Autism: The Case for Positive Psychology! We appreciate that schedules can get busy—the good news is you can still delve deeper into the science behind autism and positive psychology by watching the recording of the conversation. You’ll hear from the people behind our recently released white paper…