Richard Lavoie

About The Author

Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed., has worked as a teacher and headmaster at residential special education facilities for the past thirty years. He holds three degrees in special education and serves as a consultant to several agencies and organizations. The father of three adult children, he lives with his wife in Barnstable, Massachusetts. He welcomes visitors to his website at www.ricklavoie.com

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Books by Richard Lavoie

The Motivation Breakthrough

6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child

By Richard Lavoie

The Motivation Breakthrough explores proven techniques and strategies—based on six possible motivational styles—that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire kids with learning disabilities to succeed and achieve.

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It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend

Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success

By Richard Lavoie

Foreword by Mel Levine / Preface by Michele Reiner and Rob Reiner

Answers the most intense need of parents, teachers, and caregivers of learning disabled children -- or anyone who knows a child who needs a friend.

ADHD • Anxiety • Nonverbal • Communication • Disorders • Visual/Spatial • Disorders • Executive Functioning Difficulties

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