Who we are

Neurodiversity is an important topic. But people who learn and think differently aren’t always included in the conversation. For/by is a collection of first-person pieces written by people who live with differences like dyslexia and ADHD for everyone who wants to learn more about the issues and make positive change happen.

These pieces are curated by the team at Understood, an organization dedicated to helping people who learn and think differently thrive.

We launched for/by to counter misconceptions and build awareness of the issues. But we also want to build understanding — not just of differences but of people.

The pieces we publish are personal and powerful. By sharing the raw, real, and even funny parts of writers’ experiences, for/by challenges what people think they know about learning and thinking differences.

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More about Understood

Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently. We believe that every person should have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of how they learn and think. Understood provides resources that help people take control, find community, and stay on a positive path at every stage of their life’s journey.

Learn more about Understood’s mission.