Learning Disabilities Association Inc L D A of Minnesota

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Welcome to LDA Minnesota!
Your leading community-based resource for learning difficulties and related disorders such as attention-deficits/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether you are a parent or teacher of child with a learning disability, professional, adult, spouse or partner, our client services provide strategies and support to overcome the daily obstacles and challenges, leading the way to a more productive and fulfilled life.

Home and School Checklist
Help teachers help your child. Use this home/school checklist to document strategies that work at home and at school.

LDA Minnesota has developed the Home and School Checklist to serve as an MRI of your child’s learning abilities. This handy tool works in several ways:

1) facilitates communication between you and the teacher;

2) sends the message that you are a valuable resource and part of the team;

3) prompts the teacher to share with you effective classroom strategies that can help at home.

Toxic chemicals in our environment may contribute to learning disabilities and ADHD. LDA Minnesota is an active participant in Healthy Legacy, a coalition of agencies dedicated to building a future for our children in which they are safe, healthy, and with prospects for reaching their full potential.

Worried about toxic chemicals in your children’s products? This year, when you send your kids off to school, send them off with supplies that are free of PVC, the poison plastic. Read more.

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

First Tuedsday of each month
If you have been diagnosed with ADHD/ADD or believe you may have it, or maybe you have challenges around managing time, organizing and completing paper work, being on time, getting things completed, this may be the discussion group for you.

NOTE: Thursday, November 18 day/evening Adult Support Group meetings are canceled. Thursday Support Groups will resume again Thursday, December 2 as regularly scheduled.

Twice the Gift
Once again LDA Minnesota is excited to be a part of the collaboration of over 50 non-profits which participate in the Twice the Gift store located in downtown Minneapolis at the IDS center through the holiday season. This is a unique way to raise community support and give a gift that extends further to the recipients of the chosen non-profit. This year, Twice the Gift is offering an alternative way to donate by purchasing share cards online through givemn.org. A share card enables a shopper to give a gift in place of a material item. It lets the recipient know you are thinking of them, honors them, and helps a non-profit organization fulfill its mission. Learn more about share cards.

Visit us on Friday, December 17, 2010 for LDA Minnesota Recognition Day from 8 am – 5pm!
Location: IDS Center, 80 8th St S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 5540

Give to the Max and donate online through givemn.org. Learn how your donation will help support LDA Minnesota and its mission to serve individuals with learning difficulties.

Second Annual Fall ADHD Symposium
Our Second Annual Fall ADHD Symposium sold out! Please check back soon for updates on our upcoming Spring Regional ADHD Conference on Saturday, April 16, 2010.
Support Services for Learning Disabilities and ADHD
ADHD Support Services
Are you looking for ADHD support services for you, a family member, or friend? LDA Minnesota offers comprehensive ADHD support services tailored to meet your needs. Services range from individual counseling, to small group coaching and couples workshops. Designed for individuals and families with ADHD, including parents of children of every age, teens and adults with ADHD. Gain skills, tools, and confidence needed to manage the daily obstacles of ADHD. All support services take place at LDA, unless otherwise noted.

Diagnostic Assessments for Problems that Interfere with Learning
LDA Minnesota's Diagnostic Assessment is an evaluation of a person's current life situation and reasons for referral, current functioning and symptoms, and personal history. It may confirm or rule out ADHD, screen for mental health conditions, recommend follow-up, and provide a written summary of findings and recommendations. The cost of a diagnostic assessment will vary with required services. Read more.

¿Su hijo tiene dificultades en la escuela?
LDA Minnesota can provide FREE in-home tutoring in reading, math, or both!
Find out if your child qualifies, or call 952-582-6034 for more information.

Join other adults with ADHD who face similar challenges that friends and family might not understand. This discussion group provides an open and confidential opportunity to meet others with ADHD and share strategies to manage the challenges of ADHD. This group is for adults who would benefit from regular support.

Dates/Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (every Thursday)
NEW! Evening time added (starts February 4): 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (meets the first three Thursdays of each month)

Who Can Attend: Open to any adult in the community
Fee Options: $15 per session / $60 Punch Card for 5 sessions / $125 Punch Card for 6 months of unlimited use
Facilitator: Comfort Belbas, MSW
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Susan Hallam, 952-582-6009

Drop-in’s welcome! First visit is FREE! No pre-registration required.

Your contribution to LDA Minnesota supports programs and services benefiting individuals of all ages with learning disabilities.

In late 2008, LDA Minnesota realized its 40-year-long dream of purchasing its own permanent home. Read more.

A special thanks to our recent book drive donor, Ryan Bonifacio, and his supporters, for raising almost 2000 books and monetary donations through his Eagle Scout Project Troop 345 for the LDA Minnesota book drive! Your help is greatly appreciated.

LDA Minnesota hosts an annual Spring book drive for our students in low-income families. If you or your company would like to help needy kids become successful readers and have books or cash to donate, please contact us at 952-582-6021 to ask about book collections year-round. You can download the official LDA Minnesota Book Drive Toolkit and learn how to host a book drive for LDA Minnesota.
Getting to LDA Minnesota
View directions to our new location at 6100 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley.

LDA Minnesota greeting cards are available for purchase.

Choose from two designs. Proceeds help support general operating costs.

To order call 952-582-6021 or inquire at LDA Minnesota.

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LDA Minnesota, 6100 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Tel. 952-922-8374