Expert perspectives

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.

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.

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.

Having a good day isn’t just about having good things happen to you. It’s also about how you use tools, support, relationships, and environments to respond to challenges and encourage positive mental health.

Change rarely comes from a single breakthrough moment. But small actions build momentum. New habits form. And over time, those changes can lead to meaningful outcomes.

Help your child feel more confident, comfortable, and ready to take on summer adventures.

Thriving means growing and succeeding in a way that fits your individual needs, goals, and values. Understood’s SPARC model makes that growth measurable.

Our AI-powered chatbot, the Understood Assistant, draws on expert-vetted resources to deliver answers that you can trust. Here’s how it works.

“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.

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.

On National Handwriting Day, Understood’s Dr. Andrew Kahn shares how he recognized and managed his dysgraphia from childhood to adulthood.

How Understood’s experts fostered empathy for kids who learn and think differently.