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is a professor emeritus at the University of Delaware who conducts research on writing development, instruction, literacy, self-regulation, and more.

wrote many books on ADHD, including “Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD.” It is impossible to overstate his immense contribution to the field.

is a professor specializing in the study of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and related conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.

is a principal at an elementary school and has received numerous educational honors throughout her career.

is a professor at Western University with 20 years of experience researching how children develop numerical and mathematical skills.

is a licensed psychologist who focuses on ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, behavior, executive function, and emotional regulation.

is an author, education consultant, adjunct professor, and CEO of Continental Drift, LLC. She has been a teacher, instructional coach, teacher developer, and administrator.

is an education consultant, education professor, and teacher. She is on the board of the South Carolina Learning Disabilities Association.

is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician who sees patients with learning and attention issues. She also conducts research on ADHD and autism.

has been part of Understood since its founding. He’s also been the chief administrator for several independent schools and a school leader in general and special education.

is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She focuses on the teaching and learning of math, particularly for students who learn math differently.

is an English teacher, teacher educator, and writer.

studied film at NYU and works in post-production as a VFX artist and editor.

is the executive director and chief scientist at EdTogether and an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

is a special education teacher and technology specialist in the NYC Public Schools.

is a freelance writer, teacher, librarian, and mom to four kids, one with ADHD. She blogs at Raising The Capable Student.

is a journalist and editor with more than 10 years’ experience covering health, mental health, and well-being for nationally recognized brands and publications.

is an associate professor at Yale and director of the Education Collaboratory. She researches equitable and inclusive social and emotional learning.

is a Cincinnati-based journalist and founder of an editorial marketing agency.

is a Utah-based writer. She is editor-in-chief of the lifestyle blog “Petit Elefant.” She has two teens with ADHD.

is a documentarian and writer. She is the host of the Understood podcast series “Climbing the Walls.”

is the proud mother of two teens who think differently. She’s also an award-winning journalist and radio host whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, and more.

is a freelance writer and editor whose current focus and expertise is in education, parenting, and neurodiversity.

is an attorney and writer living in New Jersey, and the father of three.

is a psychiatrist and a cognitive neuroscientist who examines dyslexia, reading acquisition, and brain development.

is a freelance editor for Understood and an adjunct professor at Columbia Journalism School.

is a bioethicist and journalist who has served as an ethics expert for the European Research Council.

is a writer, editor, and board certified lactation consultant who covers pediatric health, women’s health, education, mental health, and senior care.

is a psychologist, presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ADHD.

is an attorney, advocate, and education consultant who focuses on education law and policy, civil rights, and special education.

is an award-winning journalist and author who has spent much of her career covering education, including as an education correspondent for NPR.

is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Kind Mind Psychology, a private practice specializing in evidence-based approaches to treating a wide range of mental health issues.

is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota.

Laura Key is the vice president of content strategy and host of Understood’s award-winning ADHD Aha! podcast. A longtime editor and content strategist, Laura has been with Understood since its launch.

is an editor and attorney who strives to help people understand complex legal, education, and parenting issues.

is a freelance writer and editor who frequently covers stories related to health and education.

is a seventh-grade social studies teacher who has worked with students with a wide variety of disabilities and differences.

is a licensed psychotherapist, leadership coach, and recognized leader in digital mental health and education technology.

is associate director of editorial standards at Understood. She has written and edited for major media outlets, specializing in parenting, health, and career content.

is a seasoned journalist and digital media executive with more than 20 years of experience in news and digital storytelling.

is a lecturer and the program coordinator for Childhood Multiple Disabilities at Hunter College.

is the founder and lead consultant for Crowning Moments Consultants, a company that provides educational consulting with student-centered outcomes.

has dedicated her career to making a lasting impact on the lives of students in Alabama. In her current role, she works to enhance the literacy skills of third-grade students.