Autism and Well-being

Happiness

Where Is Autism Represented in the World Happiness Report?

Patricia Wright Ph.D., MPH on March 28, 2024

With the release of the 2024 World Happiness Report, let's shine a light on how well-being is perceived and experienced by individuals with disabilities.

With the release of the 2024 World Happiness Report, let's shine a light on how well-being is perceived and experienced by individuals with disabilities.

Autism

Addressing Suicidality in Autism

Patricia Wright Ph.D., MPH on February 26, 2024

Addressing suicidality in autism faces a range of challenges, even within vital supports like the 988 lifeline.

Addressing suicidality in autism faces a range of challenges, even within vital supports like the 988 lifeline.

Autism

Federal Policy Reports Through the Lens of Autism Well-Being

Patricia Wright Ph.D., MPH on January 15, 2024

Identifying service gaps and improving access to services, outlined in recent federal reports, can promote change and improve the well-being of the autism community.

Identifying service gaps and improving access to services, outlined in recent federal reports, can promote change and improve the well-being of the autism community.

Autism

How Flourishing With Autism Is Possible

Patricia Wright Ph.D., MPH on December 7, 2023

Reflecting on 40 years in autism services, I saw my efforts as strengths-based. Now, I realize they were incomplete without integrating positive psychology skills.

Reflecting on 40 years in autism services, I saw my efforts as strengths-based. Now, I realize they were incomplete without integrating positive psychology skills.