Your gift helps our nonprofit keep lifelong, expert support free for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences.

Because everyone deserves to feel understood.

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

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We combine research, expert insight, and innovative technology to help people with learning and thinking differences thrive everyday.

Award-winning podcasts
Stories and insights that bring learning differences to life—helping people feel seen, supported, understood.
Through My Eyes
An immersive experience that builds empathy and understanding for kids who learn and think differently.
Understood Assistant
Our AI tool offers personalized guidance and practical strategies for clear answers—now with voice features

“When my two boys were diagnosed with ADHD in the same school year, I was spinning with fear, uncertainty, and overwhelm. I stumbled upon Understood, and not only did I get information and helpful insight, but I found a sense of relief! My hope is that millions of other affected families will also discover hope through Understood!”
—Jane, Understood parent
“ADHD Aha! did two things for me: made me feel so much less alone and made me realize how much my ADHD has been behind a lot of the decisions and struggles I’ve had…thank you so much for all you do…We need you more than you know.”
—Kay, podcast listener
“These podcasts have been life-changing for me. You’re helping me to understand myself, why I do things, and how to make the necessary changes so I can be happy and successful and reach my full potential.”
—Sam, podcast listener
“Having these types of spaces and resources where I can learn on my own and hear from others has helped me discover new ways to support myself. I think it’s really important that these types of resources exist.”
—Kelli, Understood community member
“Through My Eyes is such an amazing tool and I'm sharing it with my child's therapy team. Thank you for creating something that helps give a qualitative perspective on what they struggle with.”
—Jeanie, Understood parent

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Questions? Contact us at donate@understood.org

Yes. Understood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For online gifts, you’ll receive an email receipt immediately after making your online donation, which you can use for your records and tax purposes. For gifts made offline by donors living in the U.S. and who provide a mailing address, you will receive a donation receipt by postal mail.
Yes, you can make a lasting impact by leaving a gift to Understood in your will or living trust. Planned gifts cost nothing today and help ensure our work continues for generations to come. If you’d like to include Understood in your will or trust, contact your estate planning attorney — and please let us know if you do! We’re here to help and would be happy to answer any questions. Feel free to reach out to Paige Nagle, Head of Giving and Major Gifts, at pnagle@understood.org.