At our recent event, Kathy Cordeiro from Art of Problem Solving joined REEL to share a practical framework for helping twice-exceptional and neurodivergent learners find a path that truly fits how they think. From identifying your student's unique learning style to reframing challenges as strengths, this session offers real tools for parents and educators supporting 2e kids, including how to think about problem-solving in the age of AI.

REEL hosted a panel with three executive function experts, Mason Tudor, Maxwell Greenberg, and Presh, covering practical, real-world strategies for supporting 2e kids with executive function challenges, big emotions, and building independence.

REEL's Back to School parent session headed by Teresa Nair covers practical tools to set your twice-exceptional (2e) or neurodivergent child up for a strong school year. Teresa walks through the "Whole Child Snapshot," a strength-based language cheat sheet, self-advocacy scripts, and easy ways to introduce your child's needs to a new teacher, plus resources on executive function, field trips, and getting evaluated for 2e. Free resources, events, and community support availabl

A Note Before You Begin: This publication touches on sensitive topics such as self harm and suicidal ideation. If your child or loved one is in immediate danger, is threatening to harm themselves or others, or you believe their safety is at risk, please call 911 or seek emergency medical assistance right away. You can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support and guidance. This guide is designed to help families navigate mental health

July 31, 2026 — Las Trancas, Chile As I write this, Alexander is in Chile, doing his elite summer training alongside top-notch athletes from Europe and the US who compete in the Freeride World Tour (FWT) and IFSA (The International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association). Meanwhile, I am trapped in a bureaucratic rabbit hole with his school regarding his physical education (PE) placement. Almost everyone in the freeride community loves Alexander. They recognize his support n

One of the things that can be so confusing for parents is watching their child do something incredibly complex when it is their idea and then become completely overwhelmed by something that seems much simpler. A child may spend hours building an elaborate Lego structure, researching a favorite topic, creating an intricate story, or teaching themselves something far beyond what you would expect for their age, yet when they are asked to put on their shoes, begin a worksheet, an

Whose Version of Success? Your fifth grader still can't read a chapter book, and every report card says so. But last week she read a street sign out loud from the back seat, and this morning she read your text before you did. She's also the kid who builds whole worlds out of LEGO and asks questions that stop you in your tracks. So is she behind, or is she succeeding? For a twice-exceptional learner, the honest answer is often both. They are gifted and challenged in the same b

I have worked with many twice-exceptional students whose journeys look nothing like what their families originally imagined. I’m also the parent of 2e kids, so I know this winding path from both sides. Why Twice-Exceptional Learners Often Take a Different Path We can spend years searching for the right fit, moving from the neighborhood school to a specialized program, sometimes to another school after that, only to discover that the school that worked beautifully at age 9 no