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Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Dyslexic Strengths

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Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Dyslexic Strengths

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Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Module 2 - Dyslexic Strengths

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The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated)

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Top 85 Growth Mindset Books For Children And Adults

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One easy way to help children develop a growth mindset is to introduce them to books which promote persistence, love of learning, learning from mistakes and other key growth mindset ideas. Here's a list of our favorite and most popular books for you and your kids!

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Ages 1 - 4

Be sure to check out the Growth Mindset Printables Kit which has the printable book list and a fun book review activity for your children.

The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd

Right before her mother died, Emma promised that she'd do whatever it took to fulfill her destiny. But when Emma's dream finally arrives, it points her toward an impossible task--finding a legendary treasure hidden in her town's cemetery. This book is about determination and following your dreams.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald

Perfect for fans of Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee, this classic series is all about learning and problem-solving. Young readers will love this book.

Strong is the New Pretty by K. Parker

Girls being fearless. Girls being silly. Girls being wild, stubborn, and proud. Girls whose faces are smeared with dirt and lit up with joy. So simple and yet so powerful, Strong Is the New Pretty celebrates, through more than 175 memorable photographs, the strength and spirit of girls being 100% themselves.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

This book features unfortunate events, but it also teaches some valuable lessons. Despite numerous misfortunes children do not give up, stay positive and come up with constructive ways of dealing with their losses.

The Wizard of Oz by Beth Bracken

Dorothy never stopped trying to get home even when the Wicked Witch of the West sent flying monkeys after her. The book teaches that when the going gets tough, stick to your yellow brick road and you'll overcome your obstacles too.

Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner

Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure.

Growth Mindset Books for Adults

Recommended Parenting Books

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Top 85 Growth Mindset Books For Children And Adults

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One easy way to help children develop a growth mindset is to introduce them to books which promote persistence, love of learning, learning from mistakes and other key growth mindset ideas. Here's a list of our favorite and most popular books which do just that.

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15 Growth Mindset Questions for Families to Ask (available in Spanish)

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15 Growth Mindset Questions for Families to Ask (available in Spanish)

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SEL Activities for Students to Do at Home | Understood

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Help your students work on building a growth mindset and resilience at home. Share these social-emotional learning activities with your students’ families.

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Big Life Journal: Growth Mindset for Kids & Teens

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A free resource for educators and parents who want to foster learning mindsets such as growth mindset. Follow lessons and practices from experts and members of our community.

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The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads...the BRAIN!!

Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system.

Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses. Use the experiments, activities and games to help you learn about the nervous system. There are plenty of links to other web sites for you to explore.

Can't find what you are looking for? Search the web site and the questions/answers page. Keep up-to-date on new discoveries in brain research with Neuroscience in the News, request the Neuroscience for Kids Newsletter or watch BrainWorks, a TV show about the brain hosted by Dr. Eric H. Chudler.

Portions of Neuroscience for Kids are available in Spanish, Slovene, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Serbian, Russian, Slovak, Romanian, Polish, Albanian, Czech, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Punjabi, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Ukranian and Turkish.

"Neuroscience for Kids" is maintained by Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D. and was supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (R25 RR12312) from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NCRR or NIH.

Last updated July 1, 2020

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The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads...the BRAIN!! Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system.

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"Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment?"

- Harvey Blume, The Atlantic, 1998

Although there is broad diversity across the population, some individuals have neurological variations that make it particularly challenging for their communication, self-expression and interactions with others. Neurodivergence is a broad umbrella and is not just autism. Neurological variations can include autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and tics. (However, Judy Singer, who coined the term, proposes that we are ALL neurodiverse because no two humans on the planet are exactly the same.)

The environments within which individuals with these neurovariations learn, work and live can either facilitate or inhibit their growth and development.

The purpose of this initiative is to create environments that will maximally facilitate these individuals to grow and achieve their full potential. It is about facilitating a community of practice for universities, colleges, employers and service providers to work together to create these environments and opportunities for neurodivergent young adults.

The Resources section includes a vast array of resources that have been created or curated for use by neurodivergent students, their parents and carers, employers and universities.

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Neurodiversity Hub - Resources for Students, Employers & More

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

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At a glance

Talking openly about differences shows kids there's nothing to be ashamed of.

The first conversation can be hard, so try to keep it simple.

Tell your child that everyone is different in some way.

When kids learn and think differently, it's important to talk openly about differences. Talking shows them there's nothing to be embarrassed about. It also shows them you're there to listen, and that you care.

Find out what you can say, and when to say it.

When to talk to your child

Try not to think of it as a one-time conversation. It's important to talk about learning and thinking differences lots of times as your child gets older. This helps you and your child stay connected. It also makes the message stick, which can help your child build positive self-esteem.

The first conversation is just the beginning. As your child starts to understand more and gets more self-aware, your conversations will get richer. They often get easier, too. This open dialogue builds trust. It also helps kids learn to solve problems on their own and speak up for themselves.

Early on, try to keep things simple. Using clinical terms or diagnoses can come later, if it feels right.

What to say to your child

Kids of all ages are very observant. Even young kids know if certain things are harder for them than for other kids. They also know what they're good at, or what's easier for them than other kids.

This is a great place to start your conversation - saying out loud that everyone is different in some way.

Here are more things you can say.

Kids who learn and think differently might worry about being "stupid." Talk to your child about the idea of thinking differently instead. Or that your child's brain is "wired" differently. The bottom line is that learning and thinking differently doesn't mean someone isn't smart. You can even point out scientists and authors who learn and think differently.

When your child is struggling, it can be easy to make challenges the focus. But kids need to know that what they like to do and what they thrive at say more about them than their challenges.

You can also share stories of people who learn and think differently that your child admires. This might be a relative or friend. Or it could be famous athletes or musicians who haven't let their differences keep them from thriving.

Let your child know that we all have strengths and challenges. Give specific examples. You can even tell your child what you're really good at and what's difficult for you. You can also say that everyone needs extra help with something. That's how we get better at the things that are hard for us.

Remind your child, too, that differences aren't always easy to spot. You can say, "Some differences are easy to see. Others aren't." There might even be other kids in your child's class who struggle with the same things your child does.

The most helpful thing you can do is listen to your child's questions and concerns. Being empathetic and listening to what your child says is so important. It can lead to deeper conversations about obstacles and solutions. It also encourages your child to confide in you.

Try saying things like, "I'm glad you asked that question" or "I know it can feel uncomfortable to talk about this." This helps make your child more comfortable talking about sensitive topics.

If your child is curious about the word "disability," it's OK to talk about it. You can say that a disability is a difference that makes it harder for someone to do something that others can do easily.

For younger kids, it helps to use obvious examples. For instance, a person who uses a wheelchair is disabled. That person can't walk or stand as easily as others. But that doesn't mean that person has difficulty with everything. And when that person is doing something else, like playing video games or helping out with math homework, your child probably doesn't think of the wheelchair at all.

Some kids who learn and think differently worry that other people think they're lazy. Your child might be trying hard but still not finish homework on time or get an A on a spelling test.

It can be hard to talk to kids about sensitive topics. Still, it's important. It shows kids that learning and thinking differently isn't something to be ashamed of.

Key takeaways

Be specific and sincere about your child's strengths.

Tell kids about people they admire - friends, relatives, and even famous people - who learn and think differently, too.

Remind your child it's OK to talk about what's scary, and that you're there to listen.

About the author

About the author

Amanda Morin is the author of "The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education" and the former director of thought leadership at Understood. As an expert and writer, she helped build Understood from its earliest days.

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Bob Cunningham, EdM serves as executive director of learning development at Understood.

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How to Talk to Your Child About Differences and Disabilities | Understood

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Talking openly about differences shows kids there's nothing to be ashamed of. The first conversation can be hard, so try to keep it simple. Tell your child that everyone is different in some way. When kids learn and think differently, it's important to talk openly about differences.

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What does it feel like to learn and think differently?

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What does it feel like to learn and think differently?

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Through Your Child’s Eyes tool from Understood: Interactive media to understand what your child with a learning disability or attention issue goes through.

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Entrepreneurs Who Learn And Think Differently

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Entrepreneurs Who Learn And Think Differently

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Entrepreneurs Who Learn and Think Differently | Understood

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Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson say that learning and thinking differently helped them build their businesses. Read about entrepreneurs with dyslexia and ADHD.

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Social and Emotional Learning and Response to Intervention

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The first video-based social and emotional learning curriculum for 7-12 year-olds who learn differently!

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Academy Award winner and dyslexic Peggy Stern's SuperD! Show empowers the 1 in 5 who learn differently.

Research shows that it helps all students:

Develop SEL skills (self-esteem, resilience, empathy, etc.)

Identify their strengths and challenges as learners

Acquire useful self-advocacy tools for school and beyond

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"SuperD!ville provides a high-quality social and emotional learning curriculum. This can be very powerful when partnered with proven research-based reading instruction. This combined focus on the whole child can greatly impact students' lives both academically and beyond the classroom.

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"Part of the allure of The Super D! Show is that it's production values seem as professional as any network TV children's show, with entertaining scripts and polished young actors."

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What Makes SuperD!ville Unique?

How to Use SuperD!ville in Your Classroom

Watch Super D! Show episodes with your students

The short PBS-style educational videos introduce students to social and emotional learning (SEL) themes and offer authentic kid experiences, insights and advice.

Discuss social and emotional learning themes

Super D! Show episodes fit into a scaffolded SEL curriculum that includes a lesson plan with learning objectives, discussion questions and activity prompts.

Complete in-class activities

The easy to implement student activities (4 per video) range from individual to small group projects, putting SEL learning themes from each video into action.

Sign up below to learn about all the great ways you can use SuperD!ville with your students. You will be added to our newsletter to receive news and updates.

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The first video-based social and emotional learning curriculum for 7-12 year-olds who learn differently! Academy Award winner and dyslexic Peggy Stern's SuperD! Show empowers the 1 in 5 who learn differently. Research shows that it helps all students: Develop SEL skills (self-esteem, resilience, empathy, etc.)

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Finding My Superpower: A book for dyslexic thinkers

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Dyslexic thinkers see the world differently. Rather than teach them to see the world as it is, what if we inspire them to be who they were born to be... world changers. This book is written as an encouragement for both children and their parents as they navigate their emotions surrounding a dysle...

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Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students

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Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students

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Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students

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In this moving clip, watch as a teacher helps a child's family understand their child's struggles and redefine what it means to be "smart".

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I AM DYSLEXIC - Short Animated Student Film

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LearnStorm Growth Mindset: The Truth About Your Brain

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Growth Mindset (Social Emotional Learning for Kids)

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Growth Mindset (Social Emotional Learning for Kids)

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Growth Mindset (1 of 5) | Social Emotional Learning for kids

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Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - Power of Yet

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED

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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve

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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve

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The power of believing that you can improve | Carol Dweck | TED

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Brain Jump with Ned the Neuron: Challenges Grow Your Brain

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The BEST way to start your morning! 24K Magic Classroom Morning song! Enjoy!

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KIPP NYC Students Say - "I AM SOMEBODY!"

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I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like Me.

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I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like Me.

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I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like Me