Life Development Institute (LDI) offers high school, summer leadership, and postsecondary education and transition-to-adulthood programming 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 or learning differences. As part of the mission [...]
Veronica addressed students, faculty, and community members on March 9, 2016 regarding “Disclosing Learning Disabilities to Employers and Maximizing Job Success.” During her presentation, Veronica began by speaking about the history of disability acts within the United States. The evolution of protections offered to persons with disability [...]
What a wonderful start to the year and first half of Life Development Institute’s (LDI) spring trimester. At its onset, LDI students sprinted into their education in January. The trimester has seen enormous success among our students who have gained employment, succeeded in academics, and learned the [...]
Now Enrolling! Emerging Leaders Summer Academy A College Living Experience & Leadership Training Program June 13 - July 15, 2016 Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ For young adults with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, NVLD, Asperger’s syndrome and similar social or learning differences from ages 16 - 26. [...]
As mentioned in a previous blog, Life Development Institute (LDI) is offered the wonderful opportunity to work with exceptional young adults who have many functional skills and abilities as well as limitations. Our journey with them allows us to grow together through their life development and champion [...]
On February 17, 2016, Life Development Institute hosted its monthly Speaker Series event. During this presentation, Nathan Buckles of the Special Needs Project spoke about “The ABC’s of Special Needs Planning.” During his discussion, Nathan stated that special needs planning encompasses the items that surround the idea [...]
At Life Development Institute (LDI), interaction with students and families are often filled with many successes both during the students’ time with LDI and after their graduation. Each summer, LDI offers a 5-week Emerging Leaders Summer Academy (EL) to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other [...]
Black History Month is celebrated annually during February. Reflection upon the achievements of African Americans and their central role in U.S. history is at the core of this celebration. As we consider these achievements, it is also important to understand how this event grew and became established [...]
Recently, I attended a workshop presented by Amy Maschue entitled “The 3 P's of Parent Engagement & Communication.” During this session, Amy presented background information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and offered 10 strategies that we can use. Amy stated that we need to be persistent communicators [...]
I always tell parents that it is true that things do get better as we age. It is also true that we find methods, strategies, avenues, and people who assist us along the way. Wouldn’t you agree? In fact, we cannot make it without one another. From [...]
