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  • What is autism?

    - Challenges with social interaction and communication are common. - Autism can look different from person to person. - Autism may co-occur with ADHD and sensory processing issues. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people communicate and interact with others and the worl

  • What is AuDHD?

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD often occur together. Some people call that AuDHD. The conditions have some things in common. But they’re more different than alike.

  • Is autism a learning disability?

    Since kids with autism can get special education services, does that mean autism is a learning disability? No, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) isnt a learning disability. But it does affect learning sometimes in ways like learning disabilities. And kids who have autism are often eligible for special

  • The difference between ADHD and autism

    Trouble paying attention to people. Being constantly on the move. Invading personal space, not reading social cues well, and having meltdowns. These can all be signs of both ADHD and autism. And the two conditions can occur together. So whats the difference between ADHD and autism, also known as aut

  • Video: A young woman opens up about growing up with NVLD

    Abby Bell is a young adult with nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) and ADHD. But it was a long road for her to learn exactly why she struggled. Misdiagnosed with Aspergers syndrome when she was a young child, Abby had difficulty in social situations and struggled with things like spatial awarene

  • My kids have both autism and learning and thinking differences, and it’s complicated

    I have three children. Two of my kids have autism, two have learning and thinking differences, and one has neither. That sounds like the beginning of a brain teaser or a logic puzzle, but its not. Its just my reality. Recently, my younger son was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in additio

  • I’ve heard that autism and ADHD are related. Is that true?

    Ive heard that autism and ADHD are related. Is that true? Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD are related in several ways. ADHD is not on the autism spectrum, but they have some of the same symptoms. And having one of these conditions increases the chances of having the other. Experts have changed th

  • The Time My Son Asked Me for Help

    Mom, I think somethings wrong with me, my son said to me one morning when we were leaving the house. I gently closed the door and waited a moment before speaking. What do you mean somethings wrong with you? I asked. Thats how it all started. My son is 15. We moved from Mexico to New York almost six

  • ADHD Aha!

    ADHD, working memory, and feeling like a “burden” (Pablo’s story)

    Pablos wife noticed his ADHD-related struggles. And he shares a unique bond with his daughter, who has autism. Pablo Chavez is forgetful and easily distracted, and he has trouble managing emotions. Hes also a playful, fun dad. He has a unique bond with his daughter, who has autism. When Pablos wif

  • The Opportunity Gap

    En español: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la educación especial

    Conocer todos los detalles referentes a la educacin especial puede resultar abrumador. Obtenga respuestas a preguntas comunes que tienen las familias. We recorded this episode in Spanish, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Los padres suelen tener muchas preguntas referentes a la educacin es

  • What I say to Hispanic parents who feel uncomfortable about ADHD

    I spend most of my days working closely with Hispanic parents and their children. As a licensed therapist, I help them identify barriers keeping their children from reaching their full potential at home and at school. Some families are very open. They welcome any help they can get. Others can be cau

  • My mom finally believed in my ADHD when she saw her own focus problems

    In Latin culture, learning differences are rarely talked about. Theyre silenced and ignored out of fear that admitting these issues makes one seem weak. And in my household, my parents were no different. For a long time, my mother didnt want me to meet with a psychiatrist to find out why I was anxio

  • Video: The emotional journey of one family with many learning and thinking differences

    Her daughter Celena has dyscalculiaand ADHD. Celenas younger brother, Marcos, has dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. As she learned about learning and thinking differences, Elena put the pieces together and discovered that she, too, has ADHD. Elena decided to homeschool her kids so they co

  • Video: A mom on the “roller coaster” of raising a child with ADHD and speech issues

    Mallorys son, Angel, was diagnosed with speech disfluency when he was 3 years old. And in kindergarten, he was diagnosed with ADHD. Hear Mallorys story about the ups and downs that have come with Angels challenges: From the bad days like when he was excluded from the school carnival to the good days

  • ADHD Aha!

    AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story)

    Sam Hiew, the founder of the social impact company ADHD Girls, has ADHD and autism or AuDHD. Navigating hormonal changes shed light on her challenges. After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, aut

  • Giving Up “Normal”

    My son has lived most of his life in the space between normal and not. His nonverbal learning disability certainly affects his social and practical skills. Youd know something was up if you were to spend time with him. But when we considered camps or classes for kids like Adam as he grew up, we kne

  • Video: My experience with ADHD in school

    Felice finds her ADHD overwhelming at times. She shares her strategies to keep herself organized and to focus in school.

  • Video: A grandmother on raising her grandchild with dyscalculia

    Taking care of a child with learning differences can teach you a lot. Thats what Hedy Trevio found out after her daughter died. Hedy became the caretaker for her granddaughter, Savannah Trevio-Casias, who has dyscalculia. Find out what raising Savannah taught Hedy in this video from the National Cen

  • The difference between auditory processing disorder and ADHD

    Lagging behind at school. Not following directions properly. Seeming out of the loop in social situations. These can be signs of both ADHD and auditory processing disorder (APD), two very different issues that sometimes can look so similar, they may be mistaken for each other and misdiagnosed. This

  • Solitary isn’t the same thing as lonely

    My story Im the mom of two teenage sons and I live in New Jersey. My older son has a nonverbal learning disability that makes social interaction very difficult for him. What I was doing When I left the hospital with my newborn son Adam, I was already planning his social life. In my mind, making frie

  • 7 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with auditory processing disorder

    When my son was in first grade, his teacher complained to me that he didnt pay attention in class. She said he wasnt listening. To her, this was an act of defiance. I explained that my son has auditory processing disorder (APD). Hes usually a very well-behaved boy, but the classroom was too chaotic

  • Video: Thriving at work with ADHD

    The working world can be a tough place especially if you learn and think differently. In this video, Marcos shares how learning about himself and his ADHD helped him understand his potential. Hear from Marcos about the pressures young adults with ADHD face at work and how to overcome them.

  • 5 “Big Bang Theory” quotes that make me a better parent

    Anyone who knows me well knows I love the TV show The Big Bang Theory. If you havent seen it, youre missing out. And if you have a child who struggles with social skills and you havent seen this show, youre really missing out. Its a sitcom about a nerdy group of scientists. But its less about their

  • Thriving Together: Understood Intern Spotlight

    December 2020 At Understood, were living our mission by creating a world and a workplace where everyone can thrive. We support and challenge each other to make an impact, embrace difference, set the standard, and act with purpose so that we can thrive together as a teamincluding interns. Our interns

  • Video: Mario Ornelas, chef and college student with dyscalculia, dyslexia, and weak working memory

    Once Mario Ornelas found out he had dyscalculia, dyslexia, and weak working memory, he decided to give college another shot. He went to Landmark College, a school that focuses on helping students with dyslexia and other learning differences. In this video, he talks about what it was like to find a c

  • Video: How art helped a struggling student better understand himself

    Many kids with learning and thinking differences build self-esteem through their strengths and talents. For some, thats sports. For others, its science. For Marcos Allen, the winner of the2017 Anne Ford Scholarshipfrom the National Center for Learning Disabilities, it was art. Watch this inspiring s

  • Video: A college student with dyscalculia shares her story

    Savannah was identified with dyscalculia in middle school. Hear Savannah talk about finally coming to terms with her math issues in high school, moving in with her grandmother after her mother passed away, and deciding to attend Arizona State University. And find out how shesthriving in college thro

  • 5 confusing signs of nonverbal learning disabilities

    Some signs of nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) might leave you scratching your head. Someone with NVLD might be extremely talkative but not socially engaged. That can seem like a contradiction! Explore more of these confusing NVLD symptoms. Talking but not connecting Kids with NVLD often have

  • What is social communication disorder?

    - Social communication disorder (SCD) impacts conversation. - Its not a problem with speech. - People with SCD are as smart as anyone else. Social communication disorder (SCD) is a condition that makes it hard to talk with other people. Its not a problem with speech. Its also not a problem with

  • The Day Kindness Shone Through My Son’s Social Skills Challenges

    When my first child was almost 2 years old, we started to notice he was not following the plan. What plan am I talking about? The one spelled out in all the parenting and child development books I had bought when I was pregnant. He didnt make silly babbling or raspberry noises when he was 6 months o