Neurodiversity

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five ADHD-friendly productivity hacks, reimagined as quirky “friends.” Who helped, who flopped — and who just made things more fun.

Our "Neurodiversity and Social Media Study" explores how Americans believe social media has impacted their perception of learning and thinking differences.

What we can expect for 2022—in the workplace, throughout the education system, and within schools.

On November 18, the Understood Podcast Network is launching The Opportunity Gap, a podcast for families with kids of color who learn and think differently.

More than 70 million people in the United States have a learning or thinking difference. But so often, people feel alone in these journeys. Understood wants to change that.

As a psychologist, I have spent over a decade investigating how learning and thinking differences can impact academic progress.

On September 9, Understood, with the American Academy of Pediatrics, UnidosUS, and CCSSO, hosted a virtual Town Hall featuring discussions with parents, pediatricians, teachers, and experts about how to address academic and emotional challenges that may arise this school year, and ways to make it a positive experience for all.