Parenting

Everyone has an opinion. But only you have to live with the outcome. When you’re ready for less noise, start at Understood.org.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Since we launched the AI-powered Understood Assistant on U.org, it’s become a go-to resource for anyone who wants expert-vetted information on learning and thinking differences.

A behind-the-scenes look at how Hilla Katki and a team of experts at Understood.org are helping parents reduce the number and intensity of emotional outbursts in their neurodivergent kids.

The Understood Podcast Network launches What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns. Host Dr. Kahn covers the ins and outs of tantrums and meltdowns for parents of children with learning and thinking differences.

Wunder helps parents feel less alone by bringing caregivers of neurodivergent children and experts together in a way that’s never been done before.