Understood - For learning and thinking differences
Understood.org is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States.
Overview
Added
March 7, 2026
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parent
Grade range
Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Directory
Introduction
About Understood
- Mission: A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences.
- Impact: Serves over 20 million people annually with free, expert-designed resources.
- Core Focus: Addressing the intersection of learning differences and mental health challenges (individuals are 2–3 times more likely to experience anxiety or depression).
- ADHD Unstuck: A featured free, self-guided resource specifically designed for women with ADHD to manage overwhelm and mood.
- Expert Network: Content is developed by professionals in education, mental health, medicine, activism, and public policy.
- Goal: To foster a world where diverse ways of learning and thinking are embraced through advocacy, skill-building, and inclusive programming.
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