Mythbusting + the holidays

You are not alone ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Understood.org]( Hello friend, The holiday season is upon us. And if you have a child with a learning and thinking difference like ADHD or dyslexia, things might feel joyful, but also a bit… isolating. How will your child deal with big, noisy gatherings and changes in routine? Will visiting relatives say hurtful things about your child’s differences? Today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths surrounding kids with learning and thinking differences. We hope it’ll remind you that you’re not alone. There’s a whole amazing parent community! ★ Myth #1: Learning and thinking differences aren’t real. Fact: Learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD are very real. They’re not made-up challenges. And they’re not kids just being “lazy.” They’re caused by differences in how the brain develops and functions, and they often run in families. ★ Myth #2: Most schools have robust supports for kids with learning and thinking differences. Fact: Only a small number of kids who learn and think differently receive accommodations or specialized instruction. Millions of kids who learn and think differently aren’t being identified by schools as needing support. (Which is a huge reason why Understood exists!) ★ Myth #3: Learning and thinking differences aren’t common. Fact: Millions of people learn and think differently. These challenges aren’t always easy to spot, though. Some people hide their difficulties. Or their challenges go unnoticed by families, teachers, and employers. Chances are you know lots of people who learn and think differently. ★ Myth #4: Kids grow out of learning and thinking differently. Fact: Kids don’t outgrow learning and thinking differences. It’s not just a matter of catching up. These are lifelong challenges. The sooner kids get the support they need, the sooner they start to make progress. We know that navigating these challenges is tough. It can be even harder when you’re dealing with out-of-town guests who may not know as much as you do about what your child is going through. If it’s helpful, [you can get a free downloadable printout of these myths and facts (and more) to help educate friends and family who might need a little extra help in understanding you and your family.]( Here’s to a joyful December. And thanks so much for being part of the Understood Community. —The Understood Team P.S. Did you know that Understood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? That means we rely on the support of people just like you who value the resources and research we’ve made available to families everywhere. [Want to pay it forward? Make sure Understood can reach even more families in 2024 with a tax-deductible donation today!]( Follow us! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [TikTok]( [Linkedin]( [Pinterest]( Help more people thrive Understood.org is a nonprofit that helps the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential. [Support Us]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. Sent to: {EMAIL} Understood for All Inc., 96 Morton Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10014, United States [Unsubscribe]( | For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use](