A letter to the parent I used to be, and to every parent who is wondering right now. Dear younger me, I know you're tired. You've been to the parent-teacher conferences where they tell you your child is "on level." You've smiled and nodded while a quiet voice inside you whispered, but something isn't right. You've Googled things at midnight and then closed the tab, half-convinced you were overreacting. You weren't. It would take until high school for someone to finally put a

In my work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, one question comes up more than almost any other. After parents share what their child is struggling with, such as difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing big emotions, they often pause and ask, “Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?” If you’ve ever found yourself puzzling over your child’s struggles with attention, organization, or emotional regulation, you’re not alone. When behaviors overlap, it can be hard to tell w

Our twice-exceptional (2e) journey of discovery: How our highly curious and extremely smart son could also have ADHD.

Need a holiday gift or some winter break reading? Check out this list of books featuring neurodivergent characters, organized by grade. NEW! Shop directly on Bookshop.org and REEL receives a portion of the proceeds! https://bookshop.org/shop/reel Elementary Just Ask: Be Different. Be Brave. Be You. by Sonia Sotomayor and Rafael Lopez (differences) The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines (differences) The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig (feeling invisible) The G

REEL recently hosted a private school panel featuring three parents, Abby Kirigin, Carmen O’Shea, and Callie Turk, who shared their journeys to find a strong educational fit for their twice-exceptional (2e) children and families. The event also featured new resources from REEL on private schools in Silicon Valley. We present below the first of three blog posts that summarize the key takeaways from the session. (See our 2e Fact Sheet for more info on what 2e/twice-exceptionali

REEL hosted an inspirational Q&A session to honor Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2022 with founder Siena Castellon. Learn about her experiences at school and life and why she created this special week to honor the neurodivergent.