LDA Minnesota

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Basic Information

Address: 5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200 St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone Number: 952.922.8374
Fax Number: 952.922.8102

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LDA Minnesota
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Additional Information

Executive Director: Kitty Christiansen
Service Description: ADHD/ LD Diagnostic assessments, consultations, transition coaching, school-to-work transition, ADHD workshops/support groups, free phone consult
Mission Statement:

The mission of LDA Minnesota is to help children, youth, and adults with learning difficulties learn successfully, dream of possibilities, and achieve their goals

Area Served: Greater Metro area and extended Statewide
Hours of Operation/Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Services Offered:
ADHD/LD services for individuals of all ages
Events:

Golf Event

Conferences/Speakers: UMBIDA MARP Education Minnesota
Support Groups: ADHD Adult and Parent Support Group
History:

Since 1967, LDA has helped people of all ages with learning disabilities and other learning difficulties, including Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The cornerstone of our long success has been our dedication to using research-based, best practices matched with caring, personalized services

Detailed Organization Information:

LDA's Goals:
Focus on five outcome areas:

  1. Provide academic success for at-risk learners.
  2. Train educators to improve teaching and learning.
  3. Empower youth to become self-sufficient adults through transition services.
  4. Strengthen families and communities to support individuals with learning disabilities and attention deficits.
  5. Help individuals understand how they learn and strategies to improve their learning.

Programs and Services

LDA provides the following programs to achieve these outcomes:

  • Learning Connections Intensive Reading Instruction for Grades K-4.
  • 61607; Parents-as-Partners (parent education and support).
  • Early Literacy for pre-school ages.
  • Transition Services and coaching for young adults with LD and/or ADHD ages 14-21.
  • Free ADHD Phone Information Line.
  • Attention Deficits Workshops and Support Groups.
  • Assessment and Consultation Services.
  • Educational Capacity Building and Public Education.