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.

Mr. 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 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.

PLUS:  OTHER VALUABLE SESSIONS...

“Demystifying Rules for Children with Learning Differences”
DEBRA SKUL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULAR DESIGN, SUMMIT ACADEMY SCHOOLS

“Therapeutic Martial Arts & Activities for Children with Asperger’s & ADHD”
JOSEPH BOVE
DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC MARTIAL ARTS & EXPERIENTIAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION,
SUMMIT ACADEMY SCHOOLS
DR. BRIAN PENDLETON, Ph.D.
PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY,  THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Plus a special presentation by The Commotional Workshop Theater
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