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Dr. Brooks offers practical strategies to parents for helping children develop the confidence and resilience they will need to succeed. Parents Version

Dr. Brooks offers practical strategies to teachers for helping children develop the confidence and resilience they will need to succeed. Teachers Version

Offers practical strategies and inspirational advice for teachers and parents of children with learning disabilities who constantly struggle with Frustration, Anxiety, and Tension (F.A.T.)

"For most children, playing with friends is a daily ritual. But kids with learning disabilities are often isolated and rejected, lacking the social skills to make and keep friends. Richard Lavoie shows how to help these kids succeed in every-day situations. Last One Picked First One Picked On gives parents and teachers greater understanding of social skill deficits and specific strategies for developing skills and fostering social competence" - - From cover

The lives of most children are filled with joy, laughter, and their daily adventures with friends, classmates, and teammates. Some children, however, seem unable to make these important connections with peers and, as a result, are often islolated and ignored. Richard Lavoie explores the causes and consequences of "social incompetence." He provides strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, at home, and in the community. With 350 Page Hardcover Book

A group experiences life the way a learning disabled student does and learns methods of teaching and helping such students