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Skip to content This page is in English Donate Opens new window EN | ES EN | ES Families Educators Young Adults Workplace About us Our mission Join our team Our experts Media center Contact Us Our partners Privacy policy Terms of use Fundraising disclosure Sitemap Because differences are our greatest strength Donate Opens new window Why support Understood? Shaping the world for difference. ™ We’re dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work. What we do Supporting you throughout your journey I’m a parent or caregiver, and… I want my child to thrive. Families, begin here I’m an educator, and… I want my students to thrive. Educators, begin here I’m a young adult, and… I want to shape my own journey. Young adults, begin here I’m an employer and… I want to be more inclusive. Understood helps companies solve real business needs by hiring, advancing, and retaining people with disabilities, both visible and invisible. Employers, begin here Featured resources School & Learning Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips Get coronavirus updates related to kids and adults with learning differences or disabilities. Find r… School & Learning Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips Get coronavirus updates related to kids and adults with learning differences or disabilities. Find r… Dyslexia What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. Get a definition of dyslexia and learn about the dyslexic brain. Dyslexia What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. Get a definition of dyslexia and learn about the dyslexic brain. Dyscalculia A Day in the Life of a Teen With Dyscalculia What's it like to have dyscalculia? Get a glimpse at how dyscalculia, or a math learning disability, can affect a kid's everyday life. Dyscalculia A Day in the Life of a Teen With Dyscalculia What's it like to have dyscalculia? Get a glimpse at how dyscalculia, or a math learning disability, can affect a kid's everyday life. Understood in the news Distance Learning Presents a Challenge for Kids with ADHD via NPR , August 31, 2020 Distance Learning Presents a Challenge for Kids with ADHD via NPR , August 31, 2020 How to Spot a Learning Delay – at Home via Mom.com , September 21, 2020 How to Spot a Learning Delay – at Home via Mom.com , September 21, 2020 Remote school’s strain on students with special needs via Axios , August 15, 2020 Remote school’s strain on students with special needs via Axios , August 15, 2020 Stay informed Sign up to receive helpful resources every week Sign up About us Our mission Join our team Our experts Media center Contact us Our partners Privacy policy Terms of use Fundraising disclosure Sitemap Follow us Opens in a new tab Opens in a new tab Opens in a new tab Copyright © 2014–2021 Understood For All Inc. All rights reserved. “Understood” and related logos are trademarks of Understood For All Inc. and are used with permission. This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Understood is a nonprofit initiative. Understood does not and will not take money from pharmaceutical companies. We do not market to or offer services to individuals in the European Union. For more information, please review the Terms and Conditions . “Understood” as used above includes Understood For All Inc., and their officers, affiliates, parents, and related entities, and their respective employees, contractors, or other personnel. Understood For All Inc. 96 Morton Street, Floor 5 New York, New York 10014 Media inquiries: media@understood.org (preferred) or 646-757-3100...