It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success,   ISBN:B000WMOFA2

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This book is very well written and easy to understand on any level. It explains situations in more than one way so as not to be misunderstood. This book is a must have for parents or professionals who know children with social deficits. I highly recommend this book.

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This is a great book to improve your awareness around the impact of social language deficits. Lavoie's insights are helpful because he has worked with many children; however because he does not have a language background his suggestions around remediation aren't very helpful.

An important area to consider in addition, to research, when identifying effective treatment is the professional's credentials. A treatment plan with a professional who does not specialize in the area treated will not be as effective. Therefore, finding effective help isn't just finding the right research it is also identifying the appropriate professional. A professional with the experience to discover who the child or adult is as a unique individual, in order to; use their strengths to improve areas of weakness will be the most effective. A special education teacher is not a language specialist. A Speech-Language Pathologist is uniquely trained to teach social language skills.

As a Speech Pathologist, I enjoyed this book, but it is not a source I would use for a treatment plan. Michelle Garcia Winner's, a Speech Pathologist, books are much more helpful and effective as a treatment source for improving social language.

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This is a very easy to read excellent book. We have one dyslexic grandchild and her twin is ADD. It has been invaluable in it's suggestions and practicality.

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I first read parts of this book on loan from the library, but dealings with a family friend meant I needed a guide book around for ready reference. I have not finished all the lessons, but already it has helped me qualify and understand some behavior and deal with it in a calmer, more educated and effective way. And that's what we need. Thanks!

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This book is great. It is useful for anyone raising, teaching or dealing with a child with ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. I am raising a grandchild with these problems and I have shared this book with everyone involved with him.