Services
Institute for Learning and Development

ILD is dedicated to improving the lives of all learners and is the clinical side of ILD/Research ILD.We translate research findings into evaluation and teaching practices and form partnerships with parents, teachers, and counselors. Using this collaborative approach, we teach students how to become strategic learners and to discover their unique pathways to success.

CONSULTATIONS

  • Understanding students’ cognitive and learning profiles
  • Matching students’ learning profiles with teaching strategies
  • Reviewing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS) and curricula
  • Recommending classroom accommodations
  • Ddvising families about school placements
  • Providing resources and referrals
  • Monitoring student progress
  • Attending school meetings to advocate for students’ needs

 

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS

To describe students’ strengths and weaknesses in:

  • Cognition
  • Language
  • Memory
  • Neurodevelopment
  • Academic skills

To identify

  • Learning disabilities
  • Attentional and organizational difficulties
  • Behavior problems
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Giftedness and enrichment needs
  • Appropriate strategies

Each student’s program is custom tailored and includes whatever components will result in the greatest success for that individual.

EDUCATIONAL THERAPY/SPECIALIZED TUTORING

  • Capitalizes on students’ strengths and remedies weaker areas
  • Offers one-on-one specialized instruction
  • Teaches learning strategies based on sound research
  • Provides academic and emotional support
  • Builds self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Collaborates with parents and teachers
  • Matches teaching approaches with learning profiles.

 

 

 

COUNSELING AND COACHING

  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Parent support groups
  • Social skills training
  • Coaching for students with attention and organization problems
  • A.D.D. support groups
  • Outreach programs to schools

4 Militia Dr., Suite 20, Lexington MA, 02421 •

781-861-3711 • Fax 781-861-3701