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April 22, 2024
It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month Pick up a Good Read
- Yahoo!
April 15, 2024
It’s time to prioritize assistive technology for neurodiversity
- Fast Company
April 3, 2024
Students with disabilities often snared by subjective discipline rules
- The Hechinger Report
April 2, 2024
This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry
- AFAR
March 22, 2024
Charter 30: Fred Poses
- Charter
March 21, 2024
How are high schools supporting students through FAFSA delays? | K-12 Dive
- K-12 Dive
February 28, 2024
Including neurodiversity in DEIB mix could help counter the industry backslide | The Drum
- The Drum
February 28, 2024
How agencies are supporting neurodiverse employees
- AdAge
February 28, 2024
Popcorn Brain' Is Shortening Your Attention Span—Here's How to Refocus, Psychologists Explain
- Real Simple
February 22, 2024
Adderall Shortage in 2024: What Parents Need To Know About ADHD Meds
- SheKnows
January 16, 2024
A call to action at Davos: Time to put neurodiversity on the global agenda
- Campaign US
January 9, 2024
“Hyposensitivity” can look a lot like misbehavior
- Life Hacker
January 5, 2024
Chaotic Good: Learning to love my very messy junk drawer as a person with ADHD
- Well+Good
December 15, 2023
“How to Lose the Holiday Traditions That No Longer Bring Joy”
- ADDitude
December 15, 2023
Lifehacker
- To Become Adventurous Learners, Kids Need Routine
December 8, 2023
This Week in People & Culture News: 11 Stories You Need to See
- Yahoo! Finance
December 8, 2023
Holiday gatherings can be a challenge for neuro-divergent families
- CBS New York
November 15, 2023
504 Plan Versus IEP: A Guide for Parents
- MSN
November 13, 2023
Understood.org Resources Support Children with Learning and Thinking Differences - L.A. Parent
- LA Parent
November 8, 2023
You Don't Need To Make Sure Your Daughter Fits In
- Scary Mommy
November 8, 2023
I Am a Ticking Time-Bomb: On ADHD & Anger
- Substack
November 7, 2023
Op-Ed: The 'Right' Way to RTO Doesn’t Exist, But an Employee-First Approach Does - EBONY
- Ebony
October 26, 2023
Lost in numbers: As NYC educators look to overcome dyslexia, some wonder what will be done to help those with the math disability dyscalculia
- AMNY
October 21, 2023
Welcome to the age of the shape-shifting logo
- Fast Company
October 20, 2023
The Misconceptions That Stifle Students with ADHD
- ADDitude
October 18, 2023
How AI can make classrooms more accessible
- Google's Education Blog
October 13, 2023
18 Factors And Metrics To Show The Value Of Cybersecurity Initiatives
- Forbes Technology Council
October 10, 2023
Why Are We (Still) Failing Students with ADHD?
- ADDitude
October 3, 2023
You, Me, and ADHD: How Dating Someone Else With ADHD Made Me More Sensitive Toward My Own Struggles—And More Aware of My Strengths
- Well+Good
September 29, 2023
These Are the Signs of Poor Interoception in Kids
- Life Hacker
September 28, 2023
How to Manage Your Catastrophic Thinking
- Life Hacker
September 12, 2023
Edelman, Procter & Gamble, The Atlantic and Popeyes are finalists for this year’s Digiday Awards
- Digiday
September 7, 2023
20 Tips For Building Comprehensive And Effective Internal Tech Tools
- Forbes Technology Council
September 1, 2023
5 Back-to-School Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety
- ADDitude
August 31, 2023
16 Tech Leaders Share KPIs They Rely On For Assessing Software Quality
- Forbes Technology Council
August 21, 2023
How to Reduce Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety For Parents of Neurodiverse Children
- Parents
August 15, 2023
How to Break Through ADHD Paralysis and Get Sh*t Done
- Wondermind
August 11, 2023
Don't Dismiss Your Kid's Clumsiness
- Life Hacker
August 10, 2023
A new way of thinking: Why brands need the creative fuel of neurodiversity
- PRWeek
July 25, 2023
Neurodiversity: Supporting The Invisible Disability In The Workplace
- Forbes
July 19, 2023
For many people with binge eating disorder, there may be a surprising ‘why’
- National Geographic
July 14, 2023
New FDA guidance on psychedelics changes little for local researchers but could open minds and funding sources
- Crain's New York Business
July 12, 2023
6 Myths About ADHD Medication We Need To Stop Believing
- HuffPost
June 26, 2023
Your road to success during a downturn
- PRWeek
June 20, 2023
What We Learned At The 2023 Mom 2.0 Summit
- Romper
June 19, 2023
With The Equality Lounge, Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage At Cannes Lions Festival
- Forbes
June 16, 2023
Cannes is upping its accessibility accommodations — but there’s more to be done
- Campaign Live
June 14, 2023
How to Come Out to Your Kids
- Parents
June 14, 2023
8 Things Parents Of Kids With Learning Disabilities Need To Understand
- HuffPost
June 12, 2023
Your child is neurodivergent. Should you tell everyone?
- Washington Post
June 12, 2023
New Type of Public Schools Specialize in Teaching Students With Dyslexia
- Education Week
June 11, 2023
Pride in PR: Nathan Friedman
- PR Week
May 31, 2023
Continued Adderall Shortage Means Struggles for People With ADHD
- Parents
May 30, 2023
How to Support Parents of Neurodivergent Children at Work
- Harvard Business Review
May 24, 2023
Dr. Andrew Kahn Dreams of Chaos
- Chaos Palace
May 18, 2023
How technology can help diverse learners thrive
- Google
May 18, 2023
13 Expert Strategies To Help Secure Remote Work Environments
- Forbes
May 12, 2023
POV: AI is going to transform education for neurodivergent students, not destroy it
- Fast Company
May 11, 2023
13 Important Things To Know About Your Tech Colleagues’ Work
- Forbes
May 2, 2023
Fit to Learn: May 2023 | NASSP
- NASSP
May 1, 2023
How To Tell Your Child That They Have ADHD
- Huffpost
April 26, 2023
Meet Jenny Wu: 7 Questions Answered about the Power of Connecting Parents, the Wonders of Neurodiversity, and How to Become a Wunder Mom
- Mom 2.0
April 25, 2023
“ADHD Masking Is Another Undue Burden for Women at Work”
- ADDitude
April 19, 2023
17 Effective Ways Industries Could Use AR To Improve Processes And Services
- Forbes
April 12, 2023
Be Our Guest At Mom 2.0 In Scottsdale — Romper Ticket Giveaway!
- Romper
March 30, 2023
Google announces a reading mode for Chrome that's unlike any other
- TechSpot
March 30, 2023
Here Are Early Signs That Your Child May Have Dyslexia
- HuffPost
March 28, 2023
5 Chromebook updates for students and teachers
- Google Blog
March 27, 2023
Why the FDA Approved a Video Game—Yes, a Video Game!—as an Official Treatment for ADHD
- Well+Good
March 21, 2023
15 Intriguing (And Concerning) Facts About Voice-Activated Tech
- Forbes Technology Council
March 13, 2023
How Learning to Navigate Dyslexia Landed Me in the C-Suite
- Adweek
March 13, 2023
14 Ways Companies End Up Overspending On Tech (And What To Do Instead)
- Forbes Technology Council
March 7, 2023
15 Tech Leaders Share The Challenges They’re Bracing For In 2023
- Forbes Technology Council
February 27, 2023
What is 'body doubling'? A fun strategy to boost your productivity
- USA Today
February 12, 2023
‘Body Doublin’g May Be the Key to Finally Crossing Tedious Tasks—Like Paying Bills and Cleaning—Off Your To-Do List
- Well+Good
February 2, 2023
I Chronically Reply Late to Texts—But That Certainly Doesn’t Make Me a Bad Friend or Human Being
- Well+Good
January 29, 2023
What Schools Should Do About COVID’s Chronic Impact on Special Ed Students
- The 74 Million
January 18, 2023
‘I’m a Psychologist, and Here’s How To Manage ADHD Symptoms if You’re Having Trouble Accessing Your Medication Right Now’
- Well+Good
January 9, 2023
It’s hard to talk about neurodiversity in Black communities—but we have to do it
- Fast Company
December 21, 2022
The Financial And Spending Challenges People With Learning Differences Face - And How To Overcome Them
- Forbes
December 15, 2022
Educating The Next Generation On Being Heard As Entrepreneurs
- Forbes
November 15, 2022
The Drum Awards Social Purpose Nominees
- The Drum Awards
November 15, 2022
Hiring remote disabled workers could help close the labor gap, economist says
- Yahoo! Finance
November 15, 2022
Don't Forget Neurodiversity in your DEI Strategy
- DiverseAbility
November 14, 2022
6 best exercises for ADHD
- The Checkup by SingleCare
November 13, 2022
How to create better health apps
- Venture Beat
November 10, 2022
How to Manage After-School Meltdowns With a Neurodivergent Child
- Life Hacker
November 2, 2022
40 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2023
- Creative Boom
October 26, 2022
What Does It Feel Like To Have High-Functioning Adult ADHD?
- HealthDigest
October 19, 2022
What Is Pink and Brown Noise and How Do They Affect Your Brain?
- verywellmind
October 17, 2022
Special Education During the Pandemic, in Charts
- EducationWeek
October 14, 2022
Tips For Helping Your Child With ADHD Drive Safely
- Moms.com
October 3, 2022
Diagnosing & Managing ADHD in females with Understood.org
- FemTech Focus
September 29, 2022
It’s Time To Prioritize Mental Health Year-Round For All Employees, Including Neurodivergent Employees
- Forbes
September 22, 2022
What Managers Need Now: 3 Overlooked Ideas Inspired By The Kaiser Permanente Strike
- Forbes
September 22, 2022
BLACK GIRLS WITH ADHD OFTEN REMAIN UNDIAGNOSED—HERE’S HOW TO SPOT THE SIGNS
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September 13, 2022
What Social Media Gets Wrong About ADHD
- Wonder Mind
September 7, 2022
‘We’ve Been Hurt So Much’ — How Undiagnosed Dyslexia Can Affect Learners Their Whole Lives
- LAist
September 7, 2022
Psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn On Issues That Arise When Neurodivergent Children Live Undiagnosed - Exclusive
- Health Digest
September 7, 2022
How To Help Reluctant Readers: 8 Expert Tips To Get Your Kid Into Books
- Scary Mommy
September 2, 2022
Dr. Andrew Kahn Of Understood On Recognizing Learning Disabilities In Children And More - Exclusive Interview
- Health Digest
August 31, 2022
How To Support Kids With Sensory Issues
- Moms
August 30, 2022
If you love the sound of thunder or crashing waves, brown noise may help you focus or get to sleep
- Business Insider India
August 28, 2022
The Manager’s Dilemma: How To Work With Brainy NonConformists
- Forbes
August 8, 2022
How Our Organization Improved Web Accessibility (Case Study)
- Smashing Magazine
August 8, 2022
Getting Your Child Assessed for ADHD
- ADHD Online Diagnosis & Treatment
August 7, 2022
IN CONVERSATION - YVONNE YANCY UNDERSTOOD.ORG
- Words Paint Media
July 27, 2022
How To Raise Your Little Kid To Be A Great Teenager
- Scary Mommy
July 5, 2022
It’s Science: Preschool play protects your child’s mental health later in life
- Motherly
July 5, 2022
This DEI Expert Explains The Importance of Being Understood As A Black Woman In The Workplace
- Essence
May 19, 2022
Addressing your child's learning and thinking differences
- L.A. Parent
May 16, 2022
How Schools Can Help Students With Learning Differences Overcome Mental Health Challenges
- Education Week
May 12, 2022
Movers & Shakers: Droga5, No Fixed Address, Accenture Song, Budweiser and more by Alison Weissbrot
- Campaign US
May 9, 2022
The 4A’s and Understood on plans to better reach neurodiverse talent in adland
- The Drum
May 9, 2022
16 Tech Leaders Share Their Favorite Time-Savers And Productivity Hacks
- Forbes
May 6, 2022
Career advice from 7 marketing leaders
- Smart Brief
May 5, 2022
Don’t Forget Neurodiversity In Your DEI Strategy
- DiverseAbility
April 8, 2022
How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Abelist
- Romper
April 7, 2022
Getting Compensatory Education for Children with Disabilities
- Parent Harold
April 5, 2022
The Path To Innovation Is Never An Easy One
- Jacobs Media
March 30, 2022
4A's Talent@2030: Lessons in Employee Retention During the "Great Resignation"
- Media Village
March 25, 2022
Top agency leaders offer return to the office advice
- The Drum
March 8, 2022
Study finds students with ADHD hindered by remote learning
- Spectrum Local News
March 8, 2022
Signs And Symptoms Of Dyslexia In Adults
- Forbes
March 1, 2022
Learning Differences Should Be Accommodated In The Workplace: Here’s How Employers Can Rethink Their Approach
- Forbes
January 26, 2022
The Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Flipgrid
January 25, 2022
How Schools Can Meet the Moment With Programs to Teach the Whole Child
- XQ Super School
January 25, 2022
Here's How To Train Your Leaders To Keep Up With Employment Laws
- Forbes
January 11, 2022
16 Expert Tips For Improving Hiring Outcomes For Employers And Job Candidates
- Forbes
January 10, 2022
Your Company's Diversity Efforts Need to Include Learning Differences
- TIME
January 4, 2022
Two key predictions around special education for 2022
- The Hill
December 23, 2021
Yvonne Cowser Yancy Supports Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace for those with Learning and Thinking Differences
- Sheen Magazine
December 21, 2021
What To Do When Your Child Has Auditory Processing Disorder
- Parents
December 13, 2021
Teach your kids to be grateful for a gift—even if they aren’t
- National Geographic
December 10, 2021
What Is Dyslexia?
- US News
November 17, 2021
It’s time we include neurodiverse people when talking DEI
- Fast Company
November 16, 2021
Your Child May Need More Services Than a Free Public School Provides: What Parents Need to Know About the Cost of Alternatives
- Parents
November 12, 2021
12 Top Certifications HR Professionals Should Pursue To Enhance Their People Skills
- Forbes
November 10, 2021
Strengthening Parent-Teacher Collaboration Around Learning and Thinking Differences
- EdWeek
November 8, 2021
DEI Efforts Must Account for Neurodiversity
- AdWeek
November 2, 2021
6 Ways to Communicate Better With Parents of Students With Learning Differences
- EdWeek
October 28, 2021
Adulting Made Easy: An Interview with Author Amanda Morin
- College Parent Central
October 28, 2021
The Most Important Skill Needed for Distance Learning
- Psychology Today
October 27, 2021
AskMe: We Asked an Expert All of Your Questions About ADHD
- The Mighty
October 26, 2021
The rising tide can't lift LD students' sinking boats
- The Hill
October 14, 2021
Yvonne Yancy of Understood: “We can’t solve a problem we won’t discuss”
- Thrive Global
September 27, 2021
How To Take N.O.T.E. And Help Your Kids If They Are Struggling
- HuffPost
September 24, 2021
As We Plan For An Eventual Return To Office, We Can’t Unhear Employees’ Disclosures Of Invisible Disabilities
- Forbes
September 23, 2021
Nonprofit Understood gives a voice to the neurodiverse community
- Campaign US
September 17, 2021
3 Reasons Why Being a Special Education Teacher Is Even Harder During the Pandemic
- Education Week
September 8, 2021
Nonprofit Understood Takes Note Of Educational Differences And Opportunities Post-Pandemic
- Forbes
September 2, 2021
Shaping the world for neurological difference
- The Hill
September 2, 2021
How Kids Can Get Dysgraphia Help in School
- U.S. News
August 24, 2021
Parents and Teachers Want to See Big Changes Come Out of the Pandemic, Survey Says
- Education Week
August 18, 2021
Virtual Learning Was Better for Some Kids. Here’s What Teachers Learned From Them
- EdWeek
August 18, 2021
16 Expert Tips For Implementing Diversity Initiatives At Work
- Forbes
August 12, 2021
The Cost of Diagnosing Your Child's Learning Difficulties: What Parents Need to Know
- Yahoo!
August 10, 2021
How marketers can change the game for the neurodiverse
- The Drum
August 3, 2021
"Summer reading struggles? Here's how to help your child now and into the school year"
- The Washington Post
August 3, 2021
"How to prevent our kids from being overscheduled this fall."
- Lifehacker
July 20, 2021
Recognizing the Tipping Points When You Have ADHD
- PsychCentral
July 14, 2021
Understood Partners with Games for Change in an Effort to Shift Games to Include the Neurodiverse
- Markets Insider
June 16, 2021
Companies are leaving neurodiversity out of their DEI conversations—and that’s a mistake
- Fast Company
May 17, 2021
Mental health fears cloud school reopenings
- Politico
April 30, 2021
Fred Poses of Understood.org: “Be yourself”
- Thrive Global
April 21, 2021
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Fred Poses of Understood.org Is Helping To Change Our World
- Authority Magazine
March 5, 2021
Nonprofit Understood Shapes The World For Difference
- Forbes
March 1, 2021
How To Talk To Your Kids About Disability
- Huffpost
February 25, 2021
Episode 9: Learning and thinking differences
- Learn to Learn Podcast
February 4, 2021
Work Advice: Video conferences are here to stay, even after we go back to the office. Get used to it.
- The Washington Post
February 3, 2021
Millions of Americans Have My “Invisible Disability.” You’ve Probably Never Heard of It.
- Marie Claire
February 2, 2021
Elizabeth Hamblet: “Be thoughtful about homework and communicate your goals to your students”
- Thrive Global
January 15, 2021
How Understood.org Helps Parents of Kids With Learning Differences During Remote Learning - For Free
- Rachael Ray ft. Take Note
January 1, 2021
30 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021
- eSchool News
December 31, 2020
16 Secrets to Raising Happy Children
- Mom.com
November 20, 2020
How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference
- Fatherly
October 22, 2020
How to Help Kids with ADHD Learn from Home
- Lifehacker
September 23, 2020
New tool can help track learning behavior in your children
- FOX23 Oklahoma
September 22, 2020
Spot Learning Disabilities with a New App
- Parentology
September 20, 2020
How to Spot a Learning Delay – at Home
- Mom.com
September 19, 2020
Closed schools have to serve some special education students in person, experts say
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
September 14, 2020
The Remote Learning Tips That'll Help Your Child Emotionally & Academically Thrive This Year
- Woman’s Day
September 10, 2020
Esta herramienta digital gratuita ayuda a los padres a identificar signos de dificultades de aprendizaje
- Univision 45 Houston
September 10, 2020
The Remote Learning Tips That'll Help Your Child Emotionally & Academically Thrive This Year
- Univision 45 Houston
September 10, 2020
How Parents Can Spot Signs of Learning Disabilities During Remote Learning
- EdWeek
August 31, 2020
Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD
- NPR
August 24, 2020
When the World Shut Down, They Saw It Open
- The New York Times
August 15, 2020
Remote school's strain on students with special needs
- Axios
August 13, 2020
Educational barriers heightened for special needs students during COVID-19 pandemic
- WMBF News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
July 13, 2020
The Role of Superheroes for Children With Disabilities
- Quality Comix
May 27, 2020
Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide
- Common Sense Media’s “Parent Trapped” Podcast
May 27, 2020
Inside Understood's Accessibility-First Rebrand, Starting With Its Typefaces
- Muse by Clio
May 21, 2020
COVID-19 and Workers with Disabilities
- SHRM.org
May 13, 2020
Wolff Olins rebrands Understood, with shape-shifting logo and dyslexic-friendly typeface
- It’s Nice That
April 30, 2020
How do we keep our kids from falling down the Covid Slide
- The Hill
April 28, 2020
SHRM to offer free disability inclusion training
- HRDive
April 19, 2020
For high school students with disabilities, school closures can feel like walking off a cliff
- The Boston Globe
April 15, 2020
Kids Edition: April 15, 2020
- NBC Nightly News
February 13, 2020
Principals Say They Need Help to Support Students With Disabilities
- EdWeek
December 12, 2019
Screens in the Classroom: Tools or Temptation?
- The New York Times
October 1, 2019
Teachers Sounding the Alarm Over 'Room Clear' Method
- NBC Nightly News
August 19, 2019
In the ‘Crazy, Complicated’ World of Special Education, Parents Turn to One Another for Help — on the Internet
- The74
May 20, 2019
How to talk to your kids about mental health
- NBC News
April 2, 2019
Does my child have a learning issue? 10 steps to take to find out
- Motherly
February 20, 2019
Why Do Kids Love Wearing Costumes? Here's How Pretend Play Actually Benefits Kids
- Romper
February 3, 2019
IEPs, 504 Plans & School Advocacy, with Amanda Morin
- Parenting ADHD Podcast, 2/10/2019
December 13, 2018
Doo doo doo doo doo doo: ‘Baby Shark’ bites into the culture
- Associated Press
October 22, 2018
Comedians Can Make a Difference
- The Patch
October 16, 2018
The Anti-Bully': Talk And, Especially, Listen To Your Kids
- The Patch
October 2, 2018
14 things parents of special education kids should know
- Detroit Free Press
August 22, 2018
Ways to ease a child's nerves about the new year
- New York Daily News
August 7, 2018
Three ways to ease your child's back-to-school jitters
- The Washington Post
August 7, 2018
Three ways to ease your child's back-to-school jitters
- New York Daily News
August 6, 2018
Help your child to be a better planner in the long term
- USA Today
August 5, 2018
Help your child to be a better planner in the long term
- Detroit Free Press
June 6, 2018
Teenage binge drinking may destroy parts of the memory forever, study finds
- Daily Mail
May 9, 2018
8 Top Tips For People With Learning And Attention Issues To Find Success In The Workplace
- Forbes
March 3, 2018
The Super-Easy Secret To Making Any Playdate A Success
- Huffington Post
February 16, 2018
Can You Have A “Touch” Of Dyslexia? You Can Have Varying Degrees, But Regardless, It’s Important To Address
- Bustle
February 1, 2018
Debbie Reber: How Your Life's Path Can Shape Your Career Path (Episode 179)
- Stories by Charlie Gilkey on Medium
January 10, 2018
9 ways parents can empower a child who has learning issues
- The Washington Post Online
January 3, 2018
Is There a Link Between ADHD and Aggression?
- U.S. News & World Report
December 16, 2017
The ‘forgotten’ part of special education that could lead to better outcomes for students
- The Hechinger Report
November 28, 2017
OPINION: Fearful that they will be seen as ‘lazy’ or ‘unintelligent,’ most college students with disabilities don’t seek accommodation
- The Hechinger Report
November 18, 2017
How one district solved its special education dropout problem
- The Hechinger Report
November 11, 2017
The vast majority of students with disabilities don’t get a college degree
- The Hechinger Report
November 8, 2017
Tips for Young Adults With ADHD Entering the Workforce for the First Time
- U.S. News & World Report
October 25, 2017
Could It Be Sleep Deprivation and Not ADHD?
- U.S. News & World Report
October 13, 2017
What Impact Can ADHD Have on a Child’s Grades and Chances for Success in College
- U.S. News & World Report
October 6, 2017
What New Drugs Are in the Pipeline to Treat ADHD?
- U.S. News & World Report
September 15, 2017
Top ADHD Myths and How Adults Can Overcome Them
- U.S. News & World Report
September 6, 2017
Tips to Ensure Your Young ADHD Child’s Success in School
- U.S. News & World Report
May 24, 2017
What Methods Can ADHD Kids Try to Cope With Their Disorder?
- U.S. News & World Report
April 23, 2017
His Teacher Told Him He Wouldn't Go To College, Then He Did
- NPR Ed
April 5, 2017
How Can I Tell if My Young Boy Is Too Hyper?
- U.S. News & World Report
March 25, 2017
This Week In Education: Supreme Court Rules On Special Ed; Senator Slams Vouchers
- NPR Ed
March 23, 2017
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Special Education
- The Atlantic
March 23, 2017
Parents empowered by Supreme Court ruling in special ed case
- Associated Press
March 22, 2017
High court rules public schools must do more to educate special-needs kids
- Politico