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GETTING REEL


An Unstructured Gap Year: Notes from the Field
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...


What is 2e and the DEAR REEL Model
The DEAR REEL Model equips educators with powerful strategies to transform the classroom experience, not just for 2e students, but for every learner. By focusing on strengths and addressing challenges with empathy and flexibility, we create a space where all students can fulfill their potential and thrive.


5 Questions to Ask Your Child to Focus on Strengths This Year
As one year ends and another begins, it’s natural to reflect on the challenges and victories of the past twelve months. Raising a...


Self-Criticism, Negative Self Talk and Perfectionism… Supportive Strategies
I am going to share some ways to support your child when they're being incredibly hard on themselves and speaking unkindly to themselves.


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...


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...


Video: Strength-based Learning Discussion with Dr. Melanie Hayes
Dr. Melanie Hayes of Big Minds School discusses strength-based learning for 2e students, emphasizing focusing on strengths rather than just weaknesses. Strengths energize 2e kids, boost self-esteem, and guide future careers. Her Big Minds Unschool methods show how to integrate this approach anywhere. Parents can support strengths at home and in class to increase motivation, address challenges, and heal school trauma. Strength-based learning is key to 2e education.


2e Private School Panel 2021 Takeaways
Twice exceptional, or 2e, students have both high ability and potential as well as complex challenges such as learning differences, autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Dr. Lisa White of Summit Center, Abby Kirigin of REEL, and Carmen O’Shea of Parent Resource Advisors, discussed the signs it's time to make a change, the process of finding a right-fit school for your 2e child, and the application process.


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
Note: This piece was originally published in 2e news in 2021 . We have made a few slight modifications and are reprinting it here....


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...
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