Understood.org

Understood.org A nonprofit that provides a range of resources for people who learn and think differently.

Understood provides free, practical, online solutions so families can easily find and use them. We want family members to have the knowledge and tools they need to help their child, including personalized resources like:

- In-depth information on learning and thinking differences and how they’re defined
- Information on the special education process
- Regularly updated articles, videos, worksh

eets, and FAQs
- Simulations of learning and thinking differences
- Expert chats to provide helpful information
- Parents’ personal stories
- Secure community forums to talk to other families

We help families recognize and understand why their child struggles and we guide them to advice and solutions that speak to their needs. We educate them on what to expect, what to do at home, how to navigate the school system, and how to work with experts to find the right support for their child’s unique needs—all for free. We also connect families with a supportive community of other parents going through similar experiences. If a child has been diagnosed or identified with a specific learning challenge, we provide tailored information to help their family. Families learn what their child’s rights are, how to navigate the special education system in schools, and what to do at home—again, all for free. Our Community Guidelines are available here: https://www.understood.org/en/community-member-guidelines

05/31/2026

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During perimenopause, hormonal changes can impact dopamine levels, making challenges like forgetfulness, inattention, brain fog, emotional regulation, sleep issues, and overwhelm feel even more intense.

The good news? There are strategies that can help — from medication adjustments and therapy to exercise, sleep support, and conversations with your healthcare provider about hormone changes.

Understanding the connection between ADHD and perimenopause is the first step toward getting the support you need.

🧠 Learn more about ADHD, women's health, and neurodiversity at Understood.org.

05/30/2026

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One of the biggest misconceptions about ADHD and other thinking and learning differences? That people simply "grow out of them."

In reality, ADHD and learning differences are lifelong conditions. Symptoms may change over time, but that doesn't mean the challenges disappear.

They're also not caused by laziness, lack of effort, bad parenting, or low intelligence. They're the result of differences in how the brain develops and processes information.

The good news? With the right support, tools, and accommodations, people with ADHD and learning disabilities can thrive at school, work, and beyond.

Want to learn more and challenge common myths? Visit Understood.org for resources, expert guidance, and support.

05/29/2026

New ADHD research may offer another major clue about emotional dysregulation.

A recent study found that adults with ADHD may fall into one of three subtypes having to do with emotional regulation:

• Well-adapted
• Moderately dysregulated
• Severely dysregulated

Researchers also found differences in brain connectivity that were linked to emotional regulation. This adds to growing evidence that ADHD may have biologically distinct subtypes.

Understanding how emotional dysregulation shows up across ADHD subtypes could eventually improve diagnosis, symptom understanding, and treatment approaches.

However, this study didn’t account for diagnosis age or treatment history. And cultural differences may influence the findings.

Citation: Yue, X., Liu, Q., Pan, M., D**g, M., Li, H., Gao, Y., Ju, C., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Qian, Q., & Liu, L. (2026). Decoding emotion regulation in adults with ADHD: Subphenotypes, neural correlates, clinical features, and treatment response. Journal of affective disorders, 407, 121748.

Summer can be both exciting and exhausting for neurodivergent kids.Getting extra support doesn’t mean you’re doing it wr...
05/28/2026

Summer can be both exciting and exhausting for neurodivergent kids.

Getting extra support doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you know your child.

Understood has you covered:

Transition tips
Packing lists
Camp checklists
Downtime ideas
Sensory kits
Smart routines

Start planning your summer: https://u.org/4fNOBAR

05/28/2026
For kids with dyslexia, anxiety can show up in moments that seem small to everyone else. When you’re not sure how to hel...
05/28/2026

For kids with dyslexia, anxiety can show up in moments that seem small to everyone else. When you’re not sure how to help, start by validating their frustration. Use the Understood Assistant for guidance, answers, and next steps.

Try it today: https://u.org/3S7HTvF

05/27/2026

If everything feels like a lot lately, you’re not imagining it. For women, ADHD can make life feel especially overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve created free resources and podcasts for women navigating the ups and downs of ADHD, and share personal stories from women who get it.

Find support that works for you: https://u.org/4nU9RXP

Some days it feels like every hard moment comes with a new question.The Understood Assistant is easy to use, and it offe...
05/27/2026

Some days it feels like every hard moment comes with a new question.
The Understood Assistant is easy to use, and it offers trusted answers when you need support fast. Try it today — and turn “What do I do now?” into “I know just where to ask.”

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month —head to http://U.org/ for free resources that can make raising neurodivergent kids a little easier.

Click here to get started: https://u.org/4dvP5Kw

05/26/2026

Sometimes a child’s reading struggles get explained away instead of taken seriously. On this episode of “Everyone Gets a Juice Box,” host Jessica Shaw talks with mom and education advocate Tricia McGhee about what happens when dyslexia is overlooked and families aren’t getting the right support. Listen now → https://u.org/4buXE5V

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