Our Philosophy

Learning and Development Associates (LADA) is a group of professionals from medicine, psychology, education, social work and speech-language pathology concerned about development and learning patterns across the lifespan. The Adult LD-ADD Program at LADA focuses on the achievement of skills necessary to become a productive adult. We offer evaluation and treatment services to meet the needs of those struggling with education beyond high school, job performance difficulties, relationship issues and daily life challenges, such as organization and time management.

The evaluation of an adult with attention or learning difficulties may include educational testing, a medical evaluation, psychological testing, emotional assessment and a family assessment. Each evaluation, however, is planned individually with specific referral questions in mind. The evaluation will draw heavily on school and developmental history and will assess current daily functioning ability. A careful review is given to the problems an individual is encountering on a daily basis and how those problems may interfere with personal, educational and career goals.

Adults who are evaluated and treated can be expected to provide a thorough history of school experiences, peer relationships, emotional adjustment, job history and any medical problems. Prior testing information, report cards, etc., are helpful to the evaluation team. Other standardized measures may be used to determine if criteria are met for Attention Deficit Disorder as a diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (Fourth Edition) developed by the American Psychiatric Association. Family members or other persons significant in the client's life are encouraged to participate in the evaluation process whenever possible.

Services Offered for Adults

• Interdisciplinary evaluation with written report and treatment plan
• Consultation therapy to address issues related to vocation, school adjustment, relationships, parenting skills and coping with the challenges of learning and attention problems
• Educational/support groups offered throughout the year
• Coaching for organizational, time management and other difficulties related to attention and learning problems
• Psychopharmacology to treat attention and associated emotional conditions
• Educational assessment of learning strengths and weaknesses
• Referral and recommendations for academic accommodations
• Psychological testing to elicit information about learning style, cognitive strengths and weaknesses and emotional functioning

Insurance Plans & Service Fees

What insurance plans are accepted by LADA?

Families who participate in the Costwise plan (N.C. Employees Plan) offered by Blue Cross / Blue Shield, N.C. Health Choice, and Medicaid may request the LADA personnel to process their insurance claim.

What are the fees for services?

Fees are commensurate with other service providers in this area and reflect our commitment to provide services of high quality. For more information about fees for specific services, please call the Client Coordinator at (919) 380-0028.