Aldera

Aldera, formerly known as Levi Life Skills, provides one-on-one adaptive skills training for children and adults aged three and older in Los Angeles-area homes and communities. The service helps people build practical skills for greater independence, including communication, hygiene, meal preparation, routines, and scheduling. Sessions are personalized around each individual’s interests, needs, diagnosis, age, and goals, with families matched to a specialist whose experience is relevant.

Aldera says its professionals average 9. 3 years of experience and have degrees in their fields; families can also request a match that considers language, culture, and gender. The program is designed to be relationship-based, with the same specialist attending each session rather than rotating staff.

Before sessions begin, a professional works with the family to create a personalized growth plan, and progress reports document development. For eligible families, the service is fully funded through the Regional Center, with no out-of-pocket cost. Aldera serves the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, the Antelope Valley, the Westside, and Eastern Los Angeles