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GETTING REEL


AI for Writing? Pros and Cons for 2e Learners
Discover how AI can support—or hinder—2e students’ writing. Learn when AI helps, when it harms, and how to foster joyful, strengths-based writing skills.


Homeschooling Isn't as Scary as You Think!
I never set out to be a homeschooling  parent. Like many families, we trusted the traditional path, assuming school would be a place where our child’s curiosity could flourish. But when the system that was supposed to nurture him began to break him down instead, we had to find another way. What started as an emergency decision became a journey that reshaped how I think about learning, childhood, and trust. When people ask when I decided to homeschool my twice-exceptional , b


Ask Lucy Monthly Column: Literary Analysis and Essay Writing
Parent question:Â My 2e son loves reading but struggles with analytical writing, particularly in his high school English and history...


REEL at the 2025 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit
The Stanford Neurodiversity Summit , held earlier this month, brought together practitioners, caregivers, parents, employers,...


2e Autistic Masking
My favorite autism meme is a photo of a [video game] controller with a caption that reads, “Autism: Where life is a video game and you...


Whole Child Snapshot & Strength Based School Communication
When we change the way we talk about our children, we change the way the world sees them, and how they see themselves. Â This page...


High School 2e Executive Function Back to School Reboot
High school brings an increase in EF demands, as students are expected to take more responsibility for tracking assignments, managing...


Learning Social Skills in a Neurodiversity Affirming Way
At age 18, I enrolled in an intensive social skills training course. The class was thorough and demanding. I memorized entire dialogues...


Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum, Part 2: Coping
If you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country, you know how stressful it is to enter an unfamiliar environment. Everything is different:...


11 Tips for Parenting Neurodivergent and 2e Children for School Success
As featured in Bay Area Parent Magazine (page 20-21) Here are our top tips for parenting neurodivergent and twice-exceptional learners for school success. 1. Learn more about neurodiversity. Deepen your understanding of how different brains learn and process the world. The more you know, the better you can advocate for and support your child’s unique strengths. Start with this 2e Checklist . 2. Be curious and empathetic. Your child isn’t giving you a hard time. They’re havin


Twice-exceptional (2e) Dyslexic Discussion Panel
After the screening of Left Behind we hosted a powerful panel conversation about the intersection of dyslexia and giftedness. This panel brings together leaders in the field of learning differences:
--Dr. Fernette Eide, international expert on dyslexia and co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage and The Mislabeled Child, co-creator of the forthcoming movie, The Dyslexic Advantage.
--Anna Cencioso, Founder and Head of School at Touchstone Learning
--Mandy Hoff, Learning Specialist


Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum, Part 1: Unpacking Alexithymia
As a 2e teenager, I was almost always anxious, but I didn’t always know  I was anxious. I felt my rapid heart rate, my thoughts racing,...


Ask Lucy Monthly Column: Neurodiverse Tech Addiction, Perfectionism
Lucy the writing tutor focuses on supporting 2e/neurodivergent students and her dog Do you have a question you’d like the column to...


Building Collaborative Communication with Teachers
In our Sept 2025 support group for parenting 2e kids, Heather, a parent and professional advocate, explores practical ways to foster...


Celebrate Their Strengths: How REEL Empowers Twice-Exceptional Learners
At REEL, we believe every neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) learner has unique strengths waiting to shine. Too often, traditional...


Autism and PDA
In this video Tarra Knotts discusses the traits and experiences of students with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) In our May 2025...


Organizing for Back to School for 2e / Neurodivergent Learners
At the July 2025 PHP REEL Support Group, Leisa, a 2e/neurodivergent parent and professional from Calm in Chaos Co who specializes in...


Executive Function Scaffolding
In this video, we explore the concept of scaffolding through the worksheet Can We Figure Out a Different Way?—a tool designed to support neurodivergent learners by focusing on accessibility, not ability. Learn how to scaffold tasks in a way that aligns with your child’s strengths and unique neurodivergent profile.


EF Tasks: Can We Figure Out a Different Way?
This worksheet helps you reframe a challenging task and identify a strength-based way your child might approach it differently. Use it to...


Strengths and EF Struggles 2e Map
Strengths & Struggles Map Instructions: Â Draw two overlapping circles, similar to a Venn diagram. One circle is labeled "Strengths" Â and...
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