I’m an OT and I still struggle with the back-to-school mental load
Preparing for the back-to-school transition every year felt like someone was stacking heavy stone slabs on top of my already heavy mental load.
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I’m an OT and I still struggle with the back-to-school mental load
Preparing for the back-to-school transition every year felt like someone was stacking heavy stone slabs on top of my already heavy mental load.
What the report card isn’t telling you: How to support a child who is masking
When kids with ADHD mask their challenges, it’s often invisible to the adults around them. But over time, it can come at a significant emotional cost.
Overthinking everything? How to break free from “analysis paralysis”
You can’t simply think your way out of overthinking, especially when your brain feels frozen. What helps is building your toolkit before you need it.
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View AllBehind the scenes of Day of Understanding: An intern’s story
Working on the high-impact internal comms team showed this summer intern just how much every piece of work matters to the big picture.
“Now do you understand how I feel?” How “Through My Eyes” helps parents connect with their neurodivergent kids
Step into the world of kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — and really feel what it’s like.
Redesigning summer: Understood.org and Radio Flyer join forces to make play accessible for every kid
Outdoor activities can be more complicated for neurodivergent kids and for kids with disabilities. Radio Flyer and Understood teamed up to make sure more kids can enjoy the thrill of riding.
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Rethinking how to fuel creativity: Designing the workplace for all minds
Industry culture and workplaces are still designed around neurotypical ways of working. The good news? We have the tools and the momentum to evolve.
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You have the power to make a change this Giving Tuesday!
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