More than a race: Why Understood.org is running the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon
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View AllGetting stuck in the endless scroll? There’s a reason for that, and we’ve got something to help
“Why can’t I just stop scrolling?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Learn the science behind why women with ADHD might get stuck scrolling — and how to get out of the scroll-and-shame loop.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Q&A with Kara Ball, recipient of Bezos Courage and Civility Award
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, education advocate Kara Ball shares why inclusive STEM is essential for kids who learn and think differently.
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More than a race: Why Understood.org is running the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon
Understood.org is proud to be an official charity partner for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.
Spilling the juice with Jessica Shaw, host of “Everyone Gets a Juice Box”: When parenting a neurodivergent child feels isolating, community changes everything
Jessica Shaw hosts a new podcast where parents talk about the challenges (and the wins!) when you have neurodivergent kids. No quick fixes. No judgment. Just other parents who’ve been there.
Behind the Impact: How Briana Berry is helping users feel connected
Briana Berry is building communities that help people with learning and thinking differences thrive in every aspect of their lives.
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