The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child

Lavoie, Richard

ISBN 10: 0743289617 / ISBN 13: 9780743289610

Published by Atria Books, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743289617
• ISBN 13: 9780743289610
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 17 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

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.

Backed by decades of experience in the classroom, educator and acclaimed author Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children with learning disabilities. He outlines parents’ and teachers’ roles, suggesting ways in which they can work together to encourage any child to reach his or her potential. Finally, he reveals what we can learn from some of the most powerful motivators in the world: advertisers. With empathy and understanding, Lavoie offers parents and teachers the key to unlocking enthusiasm and responsiveness, proving any child can be motivated to learn.

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