Thursday, October 29, 2015

Website Spotlight: Understood

October is Learning Disabilities Month and also the one year anniversary of Understood.org---a comprehensive resource for parents of kids with learning and attention issues that provides clear answers, simple tools, and ongoing support.  Understood.org also has an extensive list of experts including educators, learning and attention specialists, physicians, psychologist, lawyers and more that advise parents through their website.
 
One of the many amazing features on the website includes a tool that allows you to see “through your child’s eyes” and experience the struggles they face when it comes to reading, writing, attention, math and organization.  Click HERE to experience this groundbreaking tool and hear from kids about how their learning disabilities has effected them.  Understood.org’s board of advocates includes leaders in a variety of fields, including entertainment, sports, media and politics.  A few of the names include Alyssa Milano, Robert De Niro, Brad Falchuk, Wendy Davis, Howie Mandel, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.  Click HERE to read the personal stories of those with learning and attention issues, including celebrities such as Daymond John and Lisa Lang.

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