Lexi Walters Wright

A veteran writer, editor and sometime librarian, Lexi Walters Wright is proud to serve families at Understood.org. She believes deeply that parents deserve quality information that helps them make more informed choices for their children and for themselves. She can be found happily chasing her young son through the woods of western Massachusetts.

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At a Glance: Self-Control Issues and Your High-Schooler’s Social Life

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on Jun 07, 2016

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At a Glance: Self-Control Issues and Your Grade-Schooler’s Social Life

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on Jun 07, 2016

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At a Glance: Playdate Problems and How to Handle Them

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on Jun 01, 2016

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My Child Was Just Diagnosed With Dysgraphia. Now What?

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on Jun 01, 2016

Kids with dysgraphia have trouble with writing—whether that’s handwriting, expressing ideas in writing, or both. But there are a number of strategies,... Read More

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My Child Was Just Diagnosed With Dyscalculia. Now What?

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on May 11, 2016

Dyscalculia isn’t as well-known as other learning and attention issues, such as dyslexia. In fact, many parents never hear of this math issue until th... Read More

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What to Do When Friends and Family Aren’t Supportive of Your Child’s Learning and Attention Issues

Posted by Lexi Walters Wright on May 11, 2016

In an ideal world, the people you love would always be supportive of your child’s learning and attention issues. Family would be sensitive to your chi... Read More

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