Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities.

Years of teaching and learning amidst the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed bright spots and challenges, and has exacerbated our education system’s existing inequalities, especially for those who learn differently, students experiencing poverty, Black and Latinx students, students learning English, and students with disabilities.

To ensure equity for all learners, an uncommon alliance of national and local education, disability and civil rights organizations has come together to address and organizations, approaches, systems, and learning environments.

All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD

LD OnLine knows that there are many different ways to learn, and having the right tools at school and at home can change everything. Explore our resources and help every child reach their full potential.

We’re a global charity, led by successful dyslexics. We’ve built the world’s largest community of dyslexic people and our allies. Our purpose is to help the world to understand, value and support dyslexia.

We believe in the game-changing power of Dyslexic Thinking. After all, everything from the light bulb to the iPhone, the aeroplane to the motor car, was invented by a dyslexic mind. And our skills are vital in shaping the future too.

CHADD is the leading resource on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), providing support, training, education and advocacy for the 17 million children and adults in the United States living with ADHD, their families, educators, and healthcare professionals. As home to the National Resource Center on ADHD, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CHADD is the most trusted source of reliable, science-based information regarding current medical research and ADHD management, and offers comprehensive programs and services at both the national and local levels.

Gershoni Creative founder Gil Gershoni explores how dyslexia offers advantages that impact the way we think, create and interact with one another.

Exploring how dyslexia influences the way we think, create and relate to one another

Dyslexia affects as many as 1 in 5 people, yet its benefits remain shrouded in mystery. With Dyslexic Design Thinking, Gil Gershoni shares how dyslexia offers a heightened advantage, what he calls his “hyper-ability.” Through the lens of his experiences as a creative director and entrepreneur, Gil shows how he transformed a perceived weakness into a strength and explores the steps needed to build awareness and effect change.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. CEC is known as THE source for information, resources, and professional development for special educators.

The Autism Society is your connection to resources, news, events, and support for the Autism community.

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MAKING THE WORLD MORE INCLUSIVE

We live our lives online. It’s where we read the news, order groceries, and connect with people. But 20% of the population has disabilities that exclude them from using it. accessiBe's goal is to make the online world inclusive. It's about time!

Since 1998, tens of millions of readers have trusted ADDitude to deliver expert advice and caring support, making us the leading media network for parents and adults living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADDitude is not only the world’s most trusted source of strategies and information about ADHD and related condition such as learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and oppositional defiant disorder, we are also the voice and advocate of the ADHD community.

The Jonathan Foundations provides assistance in navigating the broken special education system. There are many families that attend Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and do not know their rights nor do they understand the assessment process.

The Jonathan Foundation has an Psychoeducational Assessment Scholarship Program. This program provides private assessments that are administered by highly qualified assessors.

They also provide various resources that place the families on the right path. Advocacy services for families needing guidance and support is also provided.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities provides information, guidance, and support to parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders (ADHD) while also educating the public about these children's significant gifts and talents. Parents, more than anyone else, help determine whether a child with learning disabilities will be successful, in school and in life. Our website, free e-newsletter and award-winning blog give parents the tools they need-- including user-friendly, parent-centered information from leading experts; timely news and research; and guidance and practical advice from other parents.

We created Untapped Learning to help students hone the skills they need to succeed, in school and beyond. ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and other executive function (EF) challenges can negatively impact students’ academic experiences, and it’s our job to introduce strategies that play to their strengths and tackle those obstacles. With our mentors to hold them accountable, students will develop EF skills like organization, planning, task initiation, and more.

Produced by Beacon College, “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” tv show celebrates and supports families who are navigating the journey of learning differences. Episodes examine neurodiversity issues related to learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders, and learning differences from birth through the baccalaureate years through compelling storytelling, conversations with experts, viewer Q&As, and interviews with successful/famous individuals with learning differences.t

The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) provides individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and advocacy

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities. We work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us!

Welcome to the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website, which brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and our grantees.

Whether you are a student, parent, educator, service provider, or grantee, you are here because you care about children with disabilities and their families and want to find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive.

We’re the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health, operating three Mission Areas that work together for greater impact: Care, Education and Science.

The Discover Your Superpowers Mentorship Program is a revolutionizing how we reach and empower those with learning and attention challenges.

Now more than ever, students with Neurodiverse minds, are craving support and connection with someone who understands them. Especially given that 60% of US mothers work outside the home, which means the majority of children develop their social/emotional skills at school and in after-school programs. Thus why there has been a growing body of research to support the importance of multi- tiered social-emotional programs within the school curriculum.

The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based educational resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices. This resource has grown out of Inclusive Schools Week™, an internationally-recognized annual event created by Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and now sponsored by Stetson & Associates, Inc. ISN’s mission is “to encourage, embolden and empower people to design and implement effective inclusive schools, by sharing insights and best practices and by providing opportunities for connection.

The ISN provides year-round opportunities for families and educators around the world to network and build their knowledge of inclusive education.

Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support and providing necessary assistance.

Our information is meant to complement and not replace any advice or information from a health professional.

We cover cerebral palsy from all angles, from symptoms, causes, and treatment to daily living information, such as communication and transitioning to adulthood articles.

Our information is provided by expert writers and is thoroughly researched and cited. Articles are then medically reviewed and edited by a board-certified pediatrician or board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Legal-related articles are written by an experienced birth injury attorney. Learn more about our editorial guidelines.