Parents Helping Parents is pleased to sponsor:

 

Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.

--a recognized authority on learning differences who has spent more than 30 years working with kids who struggle to learn, as well as with their parents and teachers --

 

to discuss:

“On the Waterbed-

The Impact of Learning Differences on the Family”

 

January 23, 2003

6:30 to 9:00 PM

at the

Norris Theater

27570 Crossfield Drive in Rolling Hills Estates

(Directions on back of flier)

 

COST:  $25.00

Purchase tickets after December 1, 2002  through the

Norris Center for the Performing Arts 

Phone: 310-544-0403

The Box Office will be open at 6:00 pm that evening, but advance ticket purchase is recommended, as seating is limited.

 Tickets may be purchased with credit cards and the theater will mail your tickets to you.

 

Special Thanks to our Supporting Sponsors:

Rolling Hills Prep School       Peninsula Heritage School

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District       LindaMood-Bell

The Center for Learning Unlimited

 

 

 

*For more information about this event, visit /www.php4ldkids.org or phone 310-265-4578

 

 

Directions: Norris Center for the Performing Arts

27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates

 

From the 405 (San Diego) Freeway:

Travel until you reach the 110 (Harbor) Freeway, then follow the directions below.

From the 110 (Harbor) Freeway:

Travel south- exit at Pacific Coast  Hwy.  Turn right on PCH and head west.  Turn left on Crenshaw. Travel south on Crenshaw going up the hill for approximately 5 miles.  Turn right on Indian Peak Road.  Turn right on Crossfield Drive.

 Make another right just past the theater into the parking structure.  Parking is free.

 

Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.

     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 numerous 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 Disney Channel Presents.

                Rick serves as a consultant on Learning Disabilities to several agencies and organizations including Public Broadcasting Service, New York Times, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Girl Scouts of America, Child Magazine and WETA.  He is a member of the Professional Advisor Board of the Learning Disabilities Association.

                Rick is probably best known for his videos, “How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop”, “Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities”, and  “When the Chips are Down…”.   These award-winning films have brought Rick’s sensitive and compelling message to countless thousands throughout the world.  After viewing the videos, former First Lady Barbara Bush stated, “You really wowed us!  I only wish that every parent and teacher in the United States today could also see your program.” 

 

 

 

Parents Helping Parents, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support, education and networking to parents who have children with Learning Disabilities or ADHD.  It is run solely through the effort of community volunteers.  We service parents and students throughout the South Bay.  Membership is free. Website: /www.php4ldkids.org    Phone: 310-265-4578.

 

Rolling Hills Preparatory School (310-791-1101) is a college prep school; grades 6-12; working in partnership with parents to develop in their students…Disciplined Minds* Sound Character* Healthy Bodies* Creative Spirits.

 

Peninsula Heritage School (310-541-4795) is a K-5 Community School that focuses on small classrooms and individualized learning.

 

LindaMood Bell ( 800-233-1819 or 310-541-2977) has pioneered programs to develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, math, visual-motor skills, language comprehension, and critical thinking.