One in 5 kids in the United States has a learning disability. For 2021 CNN Hero David Flink, his mission to help neurodivergent students is stronger now than ever before -- reaching thousands nationwide. With a new school year underway, we caught up with him to see how his efforts have evolved. Find out more about The Neurodiversity Alliance at CNN.com/Heroes | CNN Heroes

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How this CNN Hero’s ‘Neurodiversity Alliance’ has grown to empower more students