Our experts

is a prevention specialist who leads Understood’s network of 80-plus subject matter experts. She has worked with thousands of adults and families to improve their well-being.

is an experienced educator who leads Understood’s impact and efficacy work, including the implementation of culturally responsive practices.

has been part of Understood since its founding. He’s also been the chief administrator for several independent schools and a school leader in general and special education.

is a licensed psychologist who focuses on ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, behavior challenges, executive function, and emotional regulation.

is an expert in the treatment of ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. He also focuses on issues facing students with learning disabilities.

is an expert on learning disabilities of English language learners (ELLs). Among her publications is a book for educators, “Practical Ways to Engage All Struggling Readers.”

is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. As a special educator, she believes all kids have a right to be included and celebrated in what she calls a “joyous and just education.”

has written many books on ADHD, including “Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD.” He’s the director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders.

is a dedicated educator who has spent her career working with exceptional learners, teaching special education, and advocating for inclusion and resources.

is a school administrator who has spent 15 years teaching in urban settings, focusing on social-emotional awareness, cultural and ethnic diversity, and experiential learning.

is a specialist in the assessment of neurodivergent children and teens. She is passionate about helping children who struggle with learning or social-emotional issues.

has spent much of her career researching, writing about, and presenting nationally and internationally on special education best practices.

has spent her 40-year career advocating for the rights of children with learning and thinking differences.

has been a professional in the field of learning disabilities for over 45 years. He was the founding headmaster of Eagle Hill School.

is a special education teacher and technology specialist in the NYC Public Schools.

is a white, queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent 40-something human who teaches educational organizations how to create and sustain a culture of inclusivity.

is a clinical psychologist and owner of Kind Mind Psychology, a private practice specializing in evidence-based approaches to treating a wide range of mental health issues.

is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about the dissemination of evidence-based interventions for mental health problems.

is a specialist in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with learning or behavioral needs.

is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral interventions. She also provides co-parenting therapy for families experiencing high conflict.

has dedicated her career to making a lasting impact on the lives of students in Alabama. In her current role, she works to enhance the literacy skills of third-grade students.

is an author, mental health counselor, and Florida Supreme Court certified family and circuit mediator. She specializes in anxiety, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, and ADHD.

is an applied researcher with a background in project management, politics, and education. She embraces inclusive methodologies, intersectionality, and diversity in her work.

is a pediatric occupational therapist. She’s worked with children, teens, and young adults for more than 20 years.