Who do you tell? When? Telling people your child has ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning challenges is a big, complicated decision. Hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright talk with families whose experiences range from triumphant to cautionary. Gimlet Media’s Wilson Standish shares why he’s still cautious about disclosing. And expert Manju Banerjee explains how to pass the disclosure torch to your young adult child. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. 

Related resources

• Tips for talking with family members about your child’s challenges
• Pros and cons of disclosing learning and thinking differences at college
   

 

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