Rick Lavoie talks about the importance of teaching a child with LD the necessary social skills to build solid friendships. In this excerpt from the PBS program “It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend,” parents learn how to plan a successful playdate.

Rick Lavoie shows parents why it’s important to take action. “Parents sometimes worry that they’re overreacting when their child isn’t reading in first and second grade,” says Lavoie.

Playing with friends is a daily ritual for most children. But kids with learning disabilities are often isolated and rejected. Rick Lavoie addresses the social problems these children face — and offers some practical solutions for parents.

Jugar con los amigos es un ritual diario para la mayoría de los niños. No obstante, los niños con problemas de aprendizaje suelen verse aislados y rechazados por sus compañeros. Rick Lavoie aborda los problemas sociales que enfrentan estos niños y ofrece algunas soluciones prácticas para los padres.

Jennifer Simpson is a mother on a mission. Unlike many parents who don’t realize when their child is behind the learning curve, Jennifer knows exactly where her daughter should be — and isn’t.