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title: Understood app
description: Make parenting easier with this free app! Track your child’s behavior and get personalized tips for managing tantrums, meltdowns, and more. Made especially for families of kids with ADHD and learning disabilities.
slug: app
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/app
lang: en
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# Understood app

## A free Behavior Tracker for parents to manage outbursts and big emotions of kids with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia

Get personalized insights and tips, and learn techniques developed by psychologists to improve your child’s behavior over time — all at your own pace.

4.8/5 on the App Store

- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1552485748?pt=122591629&ct=relaunchlandingpage&mt=8)
- [Download on the Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.understood.community&referrer=utm_source%3Dsite%26utm_medium%3Dbutton%26utm_campaign%3Drelaunch-landingpage)


## Understand what causes challenging behaviors

Learn science-based techniques to identify the root cause of your child’s outbursts. With short, self-paced lessons, you can gain perspective on why they’re acting out.

**9 out of 10** — parents agree the Understood app is a helpful tool for understanding their child’s challenging behavior.


## Identify patterns and get personalized tips

In just a few taps, log your child’s challenging behaviors and see patterns emerge. Get personalized insights and tips on how to react, and see how your child’s behavior improves over time.

**Nearly 70%** — of parents believe the Understood app could help reduce the frequency of their child’s challenging behaviors with continued use.


## Learn science-based strategies

Use techniques developed by psychologists to help manage your child’s outbursts. With short, self-paced lessons, you can gain new skills and confidence to support your child. 

**80%** — of parents agree the Understood app helped them feel more confident handling their child’s challenging behavior.


## What Understood users are saying

> “Lots of useful information for the stressed out momma, some tools and reminders included. I have enjoyed the material provided by professionals.”
>
> — Kayla, mom

> “So far, I love this app. Great resources from reliable sources… Hopefully this will help our family function better and help my son with ADHD to be the best version of himself.”
>
> — Christina, mom

> “Awesome! I had this app for all of 10 mins and already I have strategies to support my grandson’s challenges.”
>
> — Theresa, grandmother

 “Understood app Pilot Study (March 2024). Pre/post survey, n=88 parents of children 7-12 years old with ADHD, 2 weeks app use (50 min. minimum), including Behavior Tracker & The ABCs of meltdowns lessons.”
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