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GETTING REEL


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. 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...


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...


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...


Oh no! Homework! Tips for Reducing Power Struggles Over the Dreaded H-word
In the spring, I did a talk for REEL called “Reduce Power Struggles with Your 2e Kid.” When parents shared their most common power...


The Power of Mentorship for 2e Learners
We were joined by Curious Cardinals (@curiouscardinals7363 to learn how mentorship helps students discover their full potential and explore their passions through interest-based learning. Twice-exceptional and neurodivergent learners can explore, learn, and grow with mentors who also have high abilities and learning challenges, in a truly inclusive and supportive environment with someone who finally “gets” them


Ask for Strengths to Shine this School Year
As we kick off another school year, I was pondering what most makes my 2e kids look forward to school, especially because their days are...


Back to School Tips for a Successful Year: A Mom’s Essentials for the 2e School Adventure
During our July 2022 parent support group with PHP, we were very lucky to feature long-time REEL parent Emon Reynolds, who spoke about...


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...


Back to School: Creating Your Student Intro One-Sheet
In this workshop we will consider the goals and benefits of creating a student one sheet, the do’s and don’t of an effective document, and when and how to support student self-advocacy by involving the student in the process of writing and distributing their own one sheet.
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