Amanda Morin
Amanda Morin is an author, parent advocate, and mom to kids who learn differently. She worked as a classroom teacher and as an early intervention specialist for 10 years. Amanda has been working in print and digital media as a writer and editor for over 15 years, empowering families and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in children’s education.
She played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014. Some of Amanda’s other clients over the years have included Education.com, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, VeryWell (formerly known as About.com), and Popsugar Moms.
She is the author of five books: The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education, The Everything Kids’ Learning Activities Book, On-the-Go Fun for Kids: More Than 250 Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy and Happy — Anytime, Anywhere!, What Is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids, and Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together.
In her thought leadership role at Understood.org, she leads efforts to build internal knowledge about learning and thinking differences, works toward establishing Understood as an authority in the field, and ensures that the organization’s work is evidence-based and reflects unique expertise and innovative perspectives.
During her years as an early childhood educator, she taught kindergarten and worked with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. She provided education and training to parents of children with disabilities and led multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing Individual Family Service Plans.
Morin received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine and special education advocacy training from the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. She holds a certificate in Universal Design for Learning from the UDL Implementation and Research Network.
Morin is a member of Matan’s Professional Advisory Board and a board member of the Scarborough Education Foundation. She and her family reside in coastal Maine.
Works

Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together
Adulthood Made Easy
Being an adult doesn’t have to be hard! And you’re going to be a great one. Taking charge of your own life is exciting! But it can also sometimes be a mix of daunting decisions and mundane details. This book answers questions you didn’t even know to ask! And gives you the tools you need to not just survive but to thrive.
Chapters include:
Money, work and communication
Travel, voting and living situations
Healthcare and housework
What to do when things go wrong
What Is Empathy?: A Bullying Storybook for Kids
On-the-Go Fun for Kids!: More Than 250 Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy and Happy--Anytime, Anywhere
The Everything Kids' Learning Activities Book: 145 Entertaining Activities and Learning Games for Kids
The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs
Awards and Recognition
- 2017 SmartBrief Education Editor’s Choice Content Award