L.D.A is a good resource no lie. But their lesson prices are really high, not all families can make the money for the lessons. they recommended 2-3 times a week. im not blowing half my paycheck for that
Success Story Shared by a Student of a St. Louis LDA Tutor
Joe was a challenging student for any second grade teacher. He was the best example of a frustrated student I have ever run across. He came from Canada and was enrolled in a French Language immersion school there. His language impairment was not yet diagnosed so he was lost in two languages! He had no phonetic skills that would help him read. When Joe's parents came to St. Louis LDA they were looking for an answer. I took him on my caseload with the hope that I could get him to follow classroom rules and be a student that was trying to learn. Joe would repeatedly be out of his seat and disrupt the learning of the other students in the classroom.
I began the Let's Read program with him to go back to the very basics of reading. He devoured the attention and knowledge he was gaining. I had him on a very intensive program (5 sessions per week). Joe began reading books on his own and paying attention in class. Because he had missed so much in school for much too long, parents, teacher, and I decided to have him repeat second grade. This was a difficult decision for all, but it turned out to be an excellent one for Joe. His sessions began to decrease to 4 then 3 and eventually twice a week. He was keeping up with school work and reading 3 grade levels above his placement when he was in 5th grade.
He is definitely a personal success story and one for St. Louis LDA!
I am a special educator and have referred many parents to LDA so that they can access the variety of services LDA provides. All parents rave about the services provided by LDA and are thrilled that they have found people who truly understand how their child learns and how it impacts the entire family! All of them, without exception, have told me they feel like they have a lifeline and that it is a blessing to have a nonprofit organization in St. Louis that actually understands learning disabilities and provides services that are reasonable and many services that are free. The number of people they help in the community is phenomenal and St. Louis is lucky to have so many professionals that care about kids!
LDA provides resources IF you can afford them. Tutoring is about $75 a sesion and they recommend twice a week. Most families can't afford that amount. LDA is a good resource, it is the non for profit that I question.
During the elementary school years, both of our children who are now 16 & 19 struggled in school, the school district was not very helpful and we were not sure where to start getting them help. Then I found out about LDA, they gave me resources and helpful information, then came in to the school as consultants for both children. They were great and gave us hope and guidance and the girls got the services they needed. Today they are both successful in academics and social situations. We owe their success to LDA!
Many of my students have become academically successful due to the support of Lda, not to mention the boost in their self esteem. This organization is truly focused on helping children and their families.
My daughter was struggling in school and her self esteem was beginning to fade. We noticed that she had some reading issues and spoke with our pediatrician. He recommended testing at LDA. We went for testing and everyone was very helpful and understanding. The testing was completed with care and compassion. The results of the testing were thorough and clear. Our daughter started tutoring and within a few months we could see a boost in her self esteem. I wish we would have contacted LDA sooner.
This is a wonderful organization that helps kids with learning disabilities and their families. From sponsorship of lectures and learning events to working with teachers in the schools to testing and tutoring individual children, this organization is a lifeline for families dealing with learning disabilities.
My daughter was struggling in school at the end of first grade. We had her tested by LDA and they provided invaluable insights into her learning styles and issues so that we could communicate with her school and help her be successful. So far second grade has been wonderful and she is happy and confident at school.
St Louis LDA has been an invaluable resource for families of children with learning disabilities. Everyday they touch the lives of children who are struggling to learn. In my case, they provided tutoring for my children which helped them succeed in school. They are now productive adults with excellent jobs. Thank you LDA!
LDA has been a force of support for our Head Start Program and our families. LDA has provided intervention stategies to be implemented by our classroom teachers with children who have potential delays. Our teachers would be lost without LDA.
I have a daughter that is involved with the St. Louis L.D.A. so I know first hand that they are dedicated to doing everything they can possibly do for children who are learning disabled. It is so rewarding to see children who progress because of the help L.D.A. has given them. Children are our future so we should do everything possible for them.
My child is a young adult now, but several years ago, while she was in middle school, a teacher recommended the St. Louis LDA to us as a resource. The staff was very helpful, and continued to be helpful for many years. The workshops and seminars for parents were educational. It's been a pleasure to watch the St. Louis LDA grow. The programs that are offered to children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD are much needed. They are a very special organization.
The St. Louis LDA has been a wonderful resource for many years. With an eye to truly quality education for kids with learning differences and ADD, St. Louis LDA's volunteers and paid staff are always helpful in answering questions over the phone, directing one to resources which our school districts seem to know nothing about, and being informed and current. I have never been made to feel "dumb" even though at times I think my questions WERE. The message that parents and students must develop advocacy is delivered over and over, and LDA of St. Louis helps to give people the tools to develop that advocacy. While my sons have not taken advantage of the after-school tutoring, I understand that it too is very good. LDA of St. Louis has given me the clear message that is OK and the right thing to do to expect more nad work to get what your kids need in school. It is OK and the right thing to do to have high expectations and let our kids hold onto their dreams because they CAN achieve them.
My son was struggling in high school. An LDA consultant went with me to meetings with his school and was able to get him the services he needed to be successful, whether it was extra time on tests or rewording of material or whatever. Getting my son what he needed was first and foremost in my consultant's mind and it was obvious not only to those of us in the room during the meetings but also with my son. He still talks about her.
St. Louis Learning Disabilities is a wonderful organization! They help many children and teens become more successful. I don't know what St. Louis would do without them!
the St Louis LDA was instrumental in getting my daughter the help she needs at school. I attended countless meetings with the "CARE team" at school and jumped through every hoop they threw my way, and yet I still could not get her the help she needed. In despair I contacted the LDA and they gave me timely and critical information that changed the way the school was looking at her challenges. When I brought an advocate to our next meeting we got more assistance than I would have dreamed possible. We also began using the tutoring services at LDA. The tutors are wonderful and truly understood what my daughter needed and how to motivate her. Everyone at LDA is there for the children and their love and committment to helping these kids is undeniable. I feel blessed to have found the LDA and apprecaite everything they have done for my family.
Tremendous organization. Clearly filled with people who really care about the kids. Had a profound impact on several of my children. A unique resource in the St. Louis area.
LDA has been a great source of support in many ways for many years. There was after school tutoring for my son as well as testing services to evaluate his needs and get him more help at school. They have great caring staff and are a wealth of information and connection to language and other professionals who can help struggling students. Thanks LDA!
My middle school daughter is finally off to a great start in 7th grade after so many years of struggling. The summer workshop on study skills taught her how to advocate for herself and use the techniques that work for her own learning style.
When I have questions about planning my child's services for learning disabilities, I often contact an LDA educational consultant and have always received very helpful information and new perspectives. My child's teachers and service providers are quite good but it is always helpful to have another point of view. Most importantly, I think it is extremely reassuring to know there is always someone there you can call.
I have 2 children with learning disabilities. I am a speech-language pathologist, but my practice has focused on adults. My children attend a private school and the resource teacher recommended attending the LDA workshops. I attended all of the them and the knowledge that I received has been utilized with my children daily. It has increased my ability to advocate for my children. Thanks!
We have five children with Learning Disabilities. St. Louis Learning Disabilities helped bring sanity and joy back to our household. Our children were strugging in school. Our relationship with our children was practically gone. We received guidance from numerous Doctors, but no one was able to help. Finding LDA was a breath of fresh air. Trained and caring people that actually understood what we were going through and were able to help us. LDA helped us so much, I felt compelled to give back. I've been on the LDA Board for 4 years. It is a very rewarding experience to know that we are helping so many children and families, everyday!
LDA has grown quickly with the help of excellent leadership in the Executive Director and Board Chair. This organization is a great investment for donors - you know that every dollar given is going to generate results.
St. Louis LDA has grown with leaps and bounds over the past five years. The number of children, families and teachers who have been helped is remarkable. Children with learning challenges and frustrated parents have a strong advocate in St. Louis LDA. They provide the resources to diagnose disabilities, the tools to understand and improve learning and coping skills, and most importantly they provide the hope that a child's self esteem will grow. One child recounted, "Before LDA my life was like a muddy swamp, after LDA it's like a crystal pool."
St. Louis LDA is an organization that provides hope and tangible results to children facing learning difficulties -- and their families as well. As a board member, I've been involved with St. Louis LDA for over a year and have seen the life-changing impact they have on kids of all ages. Their staff is deeply experienced, and they develop individual plans for each child tailored to their unique needs. And the number of children LDA touches each year keeps growing, a testament to their success in giving kids confidence and tools to overcome their learning issues -- but also a sobering reminder of how many kids in our community need help scholastically.
"You are a lifeline." "Finally, someone understands and can help my child." "You've saved our family." Comments such as these are heard everyday at the St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association. This organization truly makes a difference in the lives of children who have neurologically based learning disabilities and/or AD/HD. Children who come for help to LDA have gone from failing grades to the honor roll, from being emotionally paralyzed and hating school to smiling, learning students who love to learn because they finally have someone who understands how they learn and can coach and teach them. The staff is the best in the area and you will find no one who cares more about children and families than the professionals associated with this organization. As a board member, it is gratifying to see the difference that is made every day in the life of a child or a family!
