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Richard Lavoie: It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Learning Disabled Child Find Social Success

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Catalogue Number:  040652
ISBN Number:  079369051X
Producer:  PBS Video
Subject:  Learning Disabilities
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Educators
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2005
Running Time:  90
Closed Captions:  Yes


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Drawing on three decades of experience in residential schools, Rick Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the homefront, and the community. Drawing on three decades of experience in residential schools, Rick Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the homefront, and the community. First, you'll explore the causes and consequences of "social incompetence." Then, you'll gain field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles and go from being picked on and isolated to becoming accepted and involved.

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