REEL and the Landmark College Bay Area Success Center co-hosted an online event for Bay Area college counselors to learn top tips for supporting neurodivergent students through the college search and selection process. Success Center Executive Director Sandra Fishler set the context for the discussion. REEL Co-Founder Callie Turk shared the parent perspective. Landmark College students Daniel and Talia shared their personal experiences.

My 2e kid is a full body laugh-er. But, up until a few months ago, I had forgotten. My daughter hasn’t always struggled. There was a time...

“Help, I am freaking out! Will my child ever get into, let alone graduate, from college?” When our 2-e kids are little, we put a lot of...

We spent an hour in conversation with Irene Vassilopoulos, whose oldest child recently explored the video game design programs at colleges across the U.S. How did her family discover and evaluate programs? What was the application process like? Is there anything she wished she’d known before starting the process? Were there any surprises along the way?

Video game design and development is a popular interest for 2e students. REEL community member Helen Amick complied this great list of...

What does it mean to be an adult? How is the transition to adulthood addressed in neurodivergent populations? Presented by a neurodivergent educator, we will explore the social and emotional elements of this transition and how we can better support our students and children through this process.

Dr. Marci Schwartz joined us to talk about what colleges do to support kids with unique learning profiles, what the considerations are for parents and students as they move through the high school years, success stories, colleges that are open and supportive, and more. Hear her insights to help alleviate a lot of the fear and anxiety parents have about their 2e kids' futures as well as practical tools and tips for navigating the high school years with an eye on the future.