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Resource for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities

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Resource for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities

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Understood is a nonprofit organization that focuses on educating for the cause of the 70 million Americans who are diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia and other conditions that make people learn differently. The founders believe in reducing stigma and assisting parents with navigating the intricacies of raising a neurodivergent child.

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How can we help?

I am a parent or caregiver and want help with behaviors , learning , and everyday skills

We are Understood.
We are the lifelong guide for those who learn and think differently. In the past year, we've helped more than 20 million people discover their potentials, take control of their lives, and stay on positive paths.

We support the 1 in 5 Americans who learn and think differently.

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We believe difference is our greatest strength.

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When we shape the world for difference, we all thrive.

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Discover what's possible when you're understood.

We'll email you our most helpful stories and resources.

We just launched our "Be the Reason" stigma campaign. Learn more here.

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We're here to help if you're feeling overwhelmed. Take N.O.T.E. (Notice. Observe. Talk. Engage.) is a simple step-by-step tool that can help you figure out if the struggles you're seeing might be signs of a learning and thinking difference.

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Copyright © Understood for All, Inc.

Understood is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (tax identification number 83-2365235). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Understood does not provide medical or other professional advice. The health and medical related resources on this website are provided solely for informational and educational purposes and are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis or for medical or professional advice.

Use of this website is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Copyright © 2014-2023 Understood For All Inc.

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Understood - For Learning and Thinking Differences

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Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential.

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Resource for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders

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Resource for Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD funds research on human development, specifically within children. Learning why your child is behaving a certain way and discovering more about their autism or learning disabilities can help bridge the gap between you and your child.

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Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/
Get the latest research information from NIH: https://www.covid19.nih.gov/ ( en español)
NIH staff guidance on coronavirus (NIH Only): https://employees.nih.gov/pages/coronavirus/

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Homepage | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Get the latest research information from NIH: https://www.covid19.nih.gov/ ( en español) NIH staff guidance on coronavirus (NIH Only): https://employees.nih.gov/pages/coronavirus/

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Express Yourself is an organization that works with speech therapists to help bridge the gap between neurodivergent child, parent and educators. The organization is flexible and can meet the child in home, in a childcare center, or in a private school setting. Express Yourself desires to work to give a voice to children who do not know how to communicate in a way that may be immediately effective.

Website | https://www.expressyourselfnc.com/

Phone Number | (919) 336-9521

Email | office@expressyourselfnc.com

Office Hours | M-F 9am-5pm

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We help people understand your child.

Neurodiversity-affirming speech-language therapy, parent consultations, and teacher trainings.

At Express Yourself, NC, we specialize in communicating with children with social language differences and their families and teachers. Social language is the language we use to communicate and engage with others around us. Children use social language when engaged in play, to establish friendships, and to regulate their emotions.

We understand that different brain types interact and communicate differently. This means that social language, emotional regulation, and play look different for different people. There's nothing more frustrating than having someone not understand 'why' you're doing something and yet trying to change your actions to the 'right way'. We recognize and respect the validity of these differences - there is no expectation for everyone to communicate and engage in one way.

Our services focus on increasing understanding on alllevels. This includes helping children understand the social world they're experiencing and helping others understand how different brains work and process information.

Neurodiversity recognizes that neurological differences - different ways of viewing and processing the world - are expected and the result of natural variation. Differences that occur due to being neurodivergent are celebrated and respected instead of stigmatized and changed. These differences can include those with a diagnosis of Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Tourette Syndrome and more.

When caregivers first realize their child might interact and think different from other children, the assumption is usually that it's up to the child to learn to think and act like everyone else - but not here! Since we respect and value neurodiversity, it is just as important for caregivers and family members to spend time understanding how their child interacts with and processes the world. We offer a range of services so your family can choose what works best for you and your needs.

Individual Speech-Language Therapy

Child-focused, respectful, and empowering speech-language therapy services are available for children who qualify.

Family consultations

Whether you're interesting in increasing your own family's understanding of your child or looking for suggestions and strategies to use at different parts of your day, family consultations are perfect for addressing your unique needs.

teacher Trainings

Get the whole team on board! We offer trainings for teachers and other professionals to support the community in embracing neurodiversity and better understanding the children they serve.

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Neurodiversity-affirming speech-language therapy, parent consultations, and teacher trainings. At Express Yourself, NC, we specialize in communicating with children with social language differences and their families and teachers. Social language is the language we use to communicate and engage with others around us. Children use social language when engaged in play, to establish friendships, and to regulate their emotions.

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TheraFriends is a non-profit that seeks to offer speech therapy, group therapy, occupational therapy and a variety of other programs for neurodivergent children and their families. They offer screenings and evaluations of your children as well as creating treatment plans depending on the goals your family wishes to reach.

Website | https://www.therafriendscommunity.org/

Phone Number | (919) 355-8194

Email | hello@therafriendscommunity.org

Mailing Address | P.O. Box 5183, Cary, NC 27512

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A North Carolina Non-Profit Supporting Kids and Families S eeki ng:
Speech Therapy * Occupational Therapy
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Who We Are

TheraFriends Community Partnership's mission is to build a diverse, accessible, neurodiversity-affirming, and inclusive pediatric therapy community. We collaborate with community partners to remove financial and logistical barriers for families and provide direct quality pediatric therapy services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapies as well as related programs and resources.

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TheraFriends Community is committed to improving access to pediatric therapy, resources, and programs for all families. We are a community-based practice that provides therapy services and programs in the child's home, childcare center/school, or in the community. TheraFriends also offers programming, resources, and inclusivity training to individuals, students, professionals, families, and organizations to foster diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility in our community.

How We Partner

TheraFriends Community is committed to improving access to pediatric therapy, resources, and programs for all families. We are a community-based practice that provides therapy services and programs in the child's home, childcare center/school, or in the community. TheraFriends also offers programming, resources, and inclusivity training to individuals, students, professionals, families, and organizations to foster diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility in our community.

All Are Welcome Here

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TheraFriends is a non-profit organization offering free therapy services of all varieties to kids in central North Carolina.

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Greystone Recreation Center (Raleigh, NC)

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Greystone Recreation Center (Raleigh, NC)

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Greystone Recreation Center offers three different rooms for rental as well as a variety of programs for children and parents to participate in. Registration for these programs can be found here. The rooms provide a variety of sensory experiences for the child and can be shared in an intimate setting with family or friends.

Location | 7713 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Magnolia Dance Studio

Price: $75/hr (min. 2 hours)

Cypress Classroom

Price: $65/hr (min. 2 hours)

Loblolly Classroom

Price: $65/hr (min. 2 hours)

Indoor Playground

Price: Free!

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Please note the playground is closed Monday-Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm and 4:00-5:00 pm for sanitizing. The playground is also closed on Saturdays from 12:00-1:00pm for sanitizing. The center is still open to the public and only playground is impacted.

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The Museum of Life and Science (Durham, NC)

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The Museum of Life and Science (Durham, NC)

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The Museum of Life and Science offers a variety of activities, even if you are not participating in any of their programs. Children can get an educational experience as they explore exhibits about weather and animals, and physical development in play areas.

Location | 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704

Cost | General admission is $23, while seniors can enter for $21, children ages 3-12 are $18 and children 2 and under are free.

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Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina's top family destinations. Come see us, today!