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GETTING REEL
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...
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.
In the Shadow of a Sibling
Parents of twice exceptional kids – the ones that are both gifted and with learning differences – are well aware of how hard it is to...
Video: Living and Learning 2e: What Neurodivergent Teen Students Say
Neurodivergent, twice-exceptional students have few forums to express their lived educational experiences. Recently, Silicon Valley 2e advocacy group REEL launched its “Living & Learning 2e” blog series, dedicated to giving twice-exceptional teen and young adult students a place to share their voices.
Where Is Our Tribe* Or Better Yet, Where Are Our People?
Ever since our son was identified as twice exceptional, we were told of this elusive tribe* that we will find if only we talk to the...
Social Skills & the 2e Child
Social skills and social anxiety rank as a top concern for parents of 2e learners. Parents worry their child doesn’t have enough friends, doesn’t attend enough social events, or only engages socially online.
Rethinking Adulthood: A Neurodiverse Trajectory (Presented in Partnership with CAC)
What does it mean to be an adult? How is the transition to adulthood addressed in neurodivergent populations? Presented by a neurodivergent educator, we will explore the social and emotional elements of this transition and how we can better support our students and children through this process.
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