Parenting

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.

As we celebrate International Day of Education, let’s remember that everyone has the right to education.

Beginning the conversation about learning and thinking differences is an important step in supporting children academically, socially, and emotionally — but it can also be the hardest part.

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