The Understood.org "Neurodiversity and Stigma Study" found that while a majority of parents believe learning and thinking differences are real, they still believe in stigmas and false narratives around these disabilities.
The comprehensive study conducted by Understood and YouGov in the Summer of 2020 reveals that parents are more aware of the challenges their child faces in school than before the pandemic.
The Understood.org “Neurodiversity and Social Media Study,” found that while Americans think social media helps build awareness and community around learning and thinking differences, it also spreads misinformation and perpetuating stigmas.
Read a summary of the 2017 report by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Learn about prevalence, school supports, and common challenges. The report also highlights ways to improve student outcomes.
Explore Understood’s new toolkit that gives teachers actionable tools to understand IEPs: the laws, definitions, processes, and implementation. The toolkit was prepared with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
As children around the country return to school in coming months, the new "Back-to-School Study" conducted by Understood.org and The Harris Poll found that enthusiasm for the back-to-school season differs significantly between parents.