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For the parent researching symptoms at 2 a.m.

For the educator unsure how to support their student with an IEP.

For the adult still blaming themselves for the way their brain works.

Your gift can be their next step.

When you give today, you keep expert guidance, practical tools, and community support free — for the next parent, the next kid, the next adult who needs it.

100% of your contribution funds our research and expert-vetted resources.

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Our approach

We turn trusted knowledge about neurodivergence into clear guidance, practical tools, and community support — so people can find the clarity they need to move forward, every day.

  • Award-winning podcasts

    Real stories and honest conversations that help people feel less alone. Because sometimes, hearing “I’ve been there too” can change everything.

  • Through My Eyes

    An immersive experience that builds empathy and understanding for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence.

  • Understood Assistant

    Our AI chatbot offers personalized guidance and practical strategies in seconds — for anyone who needs quick answers around neurodivergence.

What makes us different

We’re a nonprofit, so our only agenda is helping you feel seen, supported, and ready for what’s next. Not just informed — understood.

  • 90+

    experts, all on your side

    In a world full of opinions, every resource we provide is reviewed by experts across education, psychology, and neurodivergence.

  • 80%

    of parents recommend us

    When we asked parents how likely they are to recommend Understood, on a scale of 1 to 10, 80% gave us a 9 or 10 — a strong sign of just how much this work resonates with the families we serve.

What our users say

  • “When you’re a parent, sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know. Understood helped me make sense of what my child was experiencing.”
    — Farrah
  • “Watching the ‘Through My Eyes’ video really reminded me of some of my students with dyslexia, especially how exhausting school can feel when things aren’t taught in a way that works for them. I’ve never seen anything like that resource before.”
    — Andrea

More ways to support

  • Monthly giving

    A single gift helps today. A monthly gift builds something bigger — steady support all year. This means more free, expert-vetted resources, a stronger community, and more people reached, right when they need us most.

  • Workplace giving

    Many employers offer workplace giving programs such as payroll giving, matching gifts, and volunteer grants that can amplify your impact. Supporting Understood through your workplace is an easy way to help more people access trusted resources and support.

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Give with confidence

We're committed to transparency, accountability, and using every dollar to make a difference.

Understood is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax identification number is 83-2365235.

Questions? Contact us at donate@understood.org

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