The Understood Blog

My life isn’t shorthand for your bad day.

As the Adderall shortage rages on, questions, concern, and stigmas related to ADHD and medication have resurfaced.

To truly embed neurodiversity and all disability inclusion into workplace DEI efforts, we can’t just talk about it. Employers must continue to take action to include, support, and empower employees with disabilities.

In honor of National Parents’ Day, Understood.org employee Shelby Coyne shares her personal story about her son’s ADHD diagnosis and how she helps him thrive.

As we approach the next school year, it’s not just about keeping up with reading or handwriting practice. It’s about prioritizing neurodivergent kids’ mental health.

As part of Understood's "Be the Reason" stigma campaign, Nathan Friedman writes about the steps parents can take to help better understand and support neurodivergent children.

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

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

Voices of the 1 in 5: Guest Post: So often, parents and families of children with learning and thinking differences feel alone on their journeys. At Understood, we’re building a community to change that.

Voices of the 1 in 5: Guest Post: So often, parents of children with learning and thinking differences feel alone on their journeys. At Understood, we’re building a community to change that.

Remote learning has created considerable challenges for all of us over the past eighteen months.

With the return to the classroom, let’s meet students where they are.