Understood updates

It’s been powerful watching people come together, many meeting for the first time, and realize they’re not alone in their experience.

Nancy and Fred Poses reflect on why they founded Understood, how our community has grown, and how the brand is evolving to keep up.

When a child navigates the world differently than you do, trying to figure out what they’re going through every day can be pretty overwhelming. Mara’s team has created a tool that lets friends, family, and teachers gain empathy by experiencing what it’s like to be neurodivergent.

Working on the high-impact internal comms team showed this summer intern just how much every piece of work matters to the big picture.

Step into the world of kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — and really feel what it’s like.

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.

Many people aren’t sure what to make of the constant onslaught of news that has the potential to affect their lives. But much of this “news” may just be noise. Or even worse, misinformation.

In a world rampant with misinformation, Teresa’s team is hard at work establishing Understood as the go-to expert on neurodivergence. It’s about helping millions of people find expert-vetted resources that help them and their families thrive.

The shift from “I thought it was just me” to “There are others like me” can be profound. You’re not alone.

Minds at Work explores what that workplace redesign looks like in practice — through conversations with the people actively shaping more inclusive and effective workplaces.

ADHD can hold some women back. But Lindsey and team are creating tools that help women focus on positive actions that can propel them forward.

Understood.org is proud to be an official charity partner for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.