Tips for School Trips: How to Make Trips Accessible to Neurodivergent Students
Many schools create wonderful field trips, camping excursions, and out-of-town expeditions to facilitate group bonding, enhance the...
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GETTING REEL
Strengthening Executive Functioning at Home
Having a kiddo with lagging executive function skills can make parents feel panicked. But we parents are uniquely well-positioned to help.
You Don't Have to Do it All! Valid Reasons for Saying “No”
Lital encouraged parents to slow down when deciding which services and therapies are truly the best fit for their child and family.
Effecting Change at Your School for Your 2e Student this Year
On Jan 13, 2022, REEL members met in our PHP online support group and used Padlet to share strategies for communicating with teachers and...
Podcast: A Parent’s Journey: A Child Who is Twice Exceptional
Listen to this podcast with Children's Health Council. (35 mins) Parenting is never easy, but raising a child with exceptional talents...
2e Private School Panel 2021 Takeaways
In October 2021, REEL hosted a private school panel to address questions parents often have about private schools for 2e students. Twice...
Bears, Snakes, and Scales Oh My! Using Rating Scales to Troubleshoot at School
During the school year, you may find your 2e child saying, “I don’t like school.” You may ask them, “How was your day?” and they reply,...
8 Strength-Based Activities to Kick Off the School Year
Finding and nurturing student strengths is a critical part of supporting twice-exceptional learners, who are both incredibly bright AND...
Using Picture Books To Teach About Neurodiversity: Better Understanding Ourselves and Each Other
By Jenna Segall, 5th Grade Teacher, Palo Verde Elementary School, Palo Alto (Check out REEL's list of suggested books for all grades...
Is Your Child Twice-Exceptional?
Do you have a bright child who struggles to show it in an academic setting?• Does your child love to think about numbers or discuss...
2e Voices: The Secrets of Supporting Us
REEL article written for 2e News: Twice-exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. Recently,...
REEL Stanford Neurodiversity Student Panel: The K-12 Student Experience
On Oct 17, 2020, the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit and REEL hosted neurodivergent panelists—including high school and college students...
Appearances Can Be Deceiving: A 2e Teen’s Story
Twice-exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. REEL is pleased to launch “Living and Learning...
Increase Flexibility, Decrease Frustration: A 2e Teen's Story
Twice exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. REEL is pleased to launch “Living and Learning...
Superhumans Held Back by Mental Chains: A 2e Teen’s Story
Twice-exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. REEL is pleased to launch “Living and Learning...
Patience and Understanding Required: A 2e Teen’s Story
Twice-exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. REEL is pleased to launch “Living and Learning...
Unconditional Support Uncovers the Unseen Talents: A 2e Teen’s Story
Twice exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. REEL is pleased to launch “Living and Learning...
Private School for 2e Learners? Silicon Valley Schools and Beyond
REEL recently hosted a private school panel featuring three parents, Abby Kirigin, Carmen O’Shea, and Callie Turk, who shared their...
Private School for 2e Learners? Key Considerations
REEL recently hosted a private school panel featuring three parents, Abby Kirigin, Carmen O’Shea, and Callie Turk, who shared their...
Private School for 2e Learners? Admissions Process & Tips
REEL recently hosted a private school panel featuring three parents, Abby Kirigin, Carmen O’Shea, and Callie Turk, who shared their...
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