Thrive Advocacy Group LLC is a collective of professionals who have individually spent their lives in the service of children and families. We each have a unique background and training, which has provided us with enriching experiences in various areas. Some of us have worked directly educating students and developing programs, or developing plans in the community to provide for positive outcomes in life, while others have supported families through crisis situations and have worked to heal trauma. Our collective passion and knowledge has allowed us to come together to build something truly special. Our belief is that like-minded people find each other and are stronger together.
As a group of education consultants, advocates, parent support specialist, and transition advocates, we provide a wide range of services. Some families come to us because their child just received a diagnosis and they are unsure of next steps. Some families come to us in crisis, with either a mental health issue or an education need not being met. Other families come to us for help navigating complex systems, ensuring their child is getting everything they need. Our services extend to supporting families and individuals in navigating the adult systems, whether it’s college, a specialized post secondary program, or independent living. In all situations, we develop a plan that looks towards the future and ensures a clear path to success.
Our work is an extension of our lives. Our goal as an organization is to provide exceptional services to families, children, and young adults, with compassion, integrity, respect, competence, and creativity. As a group, we will continue to increase our capacity to provide support and provide greater access to resources. We have made it a mission to offer the community continued education and trainings with our speaking engagements, to provide workshops for educators and parents, and to diversify our staff expertise to provide additional services. We are excited for what the future will bring as we help our clients thrive!
Areas of Collective Expertise
We are proud members of COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates) and SOS (Specialists of Schools)
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Floortime (Greenspan Model)
Sensory Integration Therapy
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) (Gutstein)
The SCERTS Model (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support)
TEACCH (Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children)
Verbal Behavior Intervention (VB)
Art Therapy
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Orton-Gilligham Training for Literacy
Wilson Reading Certified
Third Culture Kids and International Adoptions
Trauma Informed Programming
Truancy Proceedings and Advocacy
Manifestation Determinations
Medical Exemptions and Homebound Instruction
Sibling relationship support and programming
Training in special education state and federal regulations
Expert Reports /Testifying at Custody Proceedings for Education Decision Making
Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Transition Planning
Medical Assistance
Social Security - SSI/SSDI
State Waiver programs
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Creative House Solutions
Independent Living/ Semi Supported Living / Supported Living
Employment/ Internships/ Job Coaching
Higher Education - Disability Access and Accommodations
College Certificate Programs
Experience with mental health issues and crisis intervention
Support/resources for students who are abusing substances
Experience with abuse and abusive living situations
Experience with Adoption and Attachment Issues
Experience collaborating with clinical professionals including but not limited to developmental pediatrician, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, medical treatment teams, neurologists, neuropsychologists