Awards
Our students earned many awards such as Most Motivational and Most Caring! We are so proud of them and who they are!
Best Special Needs Schools for ADHD
While the medical community has been aware of ADHD for many years, recognition of ADHD as a mental disorder wasn't recognized until the early 1980s, leading to the increasing demand for special needs schools for ADHD. Adults with ADHD almost always had some degree of ADHD as children. [...]
2017 Emerging Leaders Summer Academy in Review
On July 28, 2017, Life Development Institute (LDI) completed its 2017 Emerging Leaders Summer Academy. LDI began in 1982 and continues as an organization of high moral purpose that provides education to high school and young adult students who have learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome, [...]
Webinar Review: Cultivating Personal Resilience: The Secrets of Trauma to Triumph
Life Development Institute (LDI) provides education and successful transition to adulthood for adolescents and young adults who have learning disabilities (LD), non-verbal learning disabilities (NLD), Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other social and learning differences. As part of the mission and vision of LDI, [...]
Donate Today and Help Support Students with Special Needs
Since 2006, Life Development Institute Education has remained committed to providing opportunities to Arizona students seeking a private education with an emphasis on awarding scholarships to students who have learning difficulties such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and other related conditions. Donate today to help [...]
LDI Celebrates 35 Years!
LDI is Honored and Excited to be Celebrating Our 35 Years As a Program! We are working with some LDI alumni groups to organize an October 2017 reunion gathering of kindred spirits from among the many we have had the great fortune to be part of [...]
Emerging to Leadership at Life Development Institute
Four years ago, Life Development Institute (LDI) launched its first five-week Emerging Leaders Summer Academy at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, AZ. As a leader for 35 years in the education of students with learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other social [...]
Life Development Institute Program Overview: The Academy of Lifelong Learning Day High School
Life Development Institute (LDI) has spent the last 35 years assisting teens and young adults who have learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome, and other similar learning and social differences with their successful transition into independent living. The success of students’ education and learning [...]
LDI Student Spotlight: Eric S.
Life Development Institute (LDI) is honored to work with exceptional young adults who are seeking empowerment and the development of skills necessary for adult daily living. The journey for LDI students occurs in both the high school and post-secondary programs as well as through LDI’s Emerging Leaders [...]
Life Development Institute Staff Spotlight: Mia Coudret, Resource Support Specialist
This month we would like to spotlight one of our staff with a unique Resolution for 2017, and beyond. Mia Coudret has been with Life Development Institute (LDI) for almost 10 years, working in all areas of the program. She is currently teaching classes, training staff, [...]