Our Courses
We offer live, online workshops on a variety of topics related to skill building, therapy, schools, behavior support, and more! Experts in the field lead families through content, strategies, and exercises to gain knowledge and skills on each topic.
Behavior Support Course
Next Course Date: January 2024
Thursday's 5:30-7:00 pm ET
Summary: The Behavior Support Course provides families the knowledge and tools they need to help their child replace distressed, challenging behavior with healthier, adaptive skills. Oftentimes, when children lack the skills to clearly communicate their wants and needs, they engage in challenging behavior as a way to communicate. Thrive's Behavior Support Course teaches families how to identify the reason behind their children's behavior as well as the skills missing that are needed for them to communicate in a more constructive way. During this multi-week course, instructors will lead participants through content and hands-one activities that build on the previous lessons until families can understand challenging behavior, identify skill deficits, and confidently and effectively teach their child new skills using compassionate, research-based strategies. The goal of this course is to give families the knowledge and tools they need to help their child grow while improving quality of life and family relationships.
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Length: One 1.5 hour class per week for 8 weeks
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Optional Fee: $30 total for the entire 8-week course
(our course fees are optional, meaning that all families are welcome to attend regardless of ability to pay)
Topics:
Unit One: Understanding Behavior
Unit Two: Preventing & Supporting Behavior
Unit Three: Identifying Skill Deficits
Unit Four: Teaching New Skills
Unit Five: Thriving with New Skills
Navigating Schools Course
Next Course Date: October 30th
Monday's 5:30-6:00 pm ET
Summary: The Navigating Schools course aims to empower families to confidently participate in their child's educational and therapeutic team in schools and outside therapy providers. During this course, families will be familiarized with disability laws that protect their child's rights within the school system and larger community. Experts in the field will introduce families to the processes for evaluation, placement, and coordination of care in the school system. Families will learn what services and supports are available through the special education system, what to expect during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and how to collaborate and advocate with the school team to obtain the best supports for their children. The goal of this course is to give families the knowledge and tools they need to navigate school services for their child as an effective, collaborative advocate.
Length: 4 Weeks Blended Course- Families will watch the content review recording each week prior to attending a 30 minute live class to complete group activities, engage in group discussions, and ask individualized questions.
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Optional Fee: $30 total for the entire 4-week course
(our course fees are optional, meaning that all families are welcome to attend regardless of ability to pay)
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Topics:
Week One: Understanding the Special Education System & Evaluation
Week Two: Individualized Education Plans
Week Three: Accommodations & Modifications
Week Four: Advocating