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Developing Successful Youth 2009
8th Annual Developing Successful Youth Conference (DSY)
Featuring Acclaimed Author & Speaker
Rick Lavoie, M.A., M. Ed.
The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning on
The Tuned-Out Child Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs since 1972. He holds three degrees in Special Education and has served as an adjunct professor or visiting lecturer at many universities including Syracuse, Harvard, Gallaudet, Manhattanville College, University of Alabama, and Georgetown. His national television appearances include CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America, ABC Evening News, and more. Lavoie has delivered his message to over 500,000 parents and professionals throughout North America. He has the distinction of having delivered Keynote Addresses for all three of the major special needs advocacy organizations in the United States (Learning Disabilities Association, Council for Exceptional Children, Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Rick Lavoie is probably best known for his videos How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop and Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities. These award-winning films have brought Rick’s sensitive and compelling message to countless thousands throughout the world. After viewing the videos, former First Lady Barbara Bush stated, “You really wowed us! I only wish that every parent and teacher in the United States today could also see your program.” The videos Beyond Fat City and When the Chips are Down were released in 2005. His new book, Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child, was released in October. His website is www.ricklavoie.com
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