94% agreed that they “actively enjoy aspects of being autistic.” 80% believed they experience joy differently than non-autistic people. The study identified four main themes about autistic joy: ...

Dr. Judith Joseph says joy isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a part of who we are. “We are built with that DNA for joy. It’s our birthright as human beings,” she told me recently. Joseph is a ...

In the first part of the study, the researchers invited people to their lab where they set up individual sound-proofed rooms for recording. There were 12 participants with an even gender split.

Devon Saila currently has nine goats in her care, seven of which are Nigerian dwarf goats, the smallest breed of the animal. (Beach Goats P.E.I. ) A P.E.I. woman has invited some unique pets into ...

Stories 28 Feb 2025 Joy to the World How Justin Pasquariello (MBA 2010), CEO of East Boston Social Centers, is making joy a priority in his community—and what his work can teach every organization Re: ...

Autistic people are complete human beings with an extremely broad range of emotions, including intense, profound joy—along with deep pain of being excluded, ridiculed, and bullied.