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GETTING REEL


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
Oct 21


2e Private School & Educational Options Panel (2025)
The panel, hosted by REAL, explored educational options for twice-exceptional (2E) learners. Speakers outlined REAL’s parent and educator resources, then discussed public school supports (universal accommodations, SST, 504, IEP), private school pros/cons and types (2E, specialty, gifted, micro, mainstream, hybrid), and homeschooling as a flexible, strength-based path. Q&A covered advocacy, fit, transitions, and prioritizing emotional well-being when choosing environments.
Oct 15


Ask Lucy Monthly Column: Literary Analysis and Essay Writing
Parent question: My 2e son loves reading but struggles with analytical writing, particularly in his high school English and history...
Oct 6


REEL at the 2025 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit
The Stanford Neurodiversity Summit , held earlier this month, brought together practitioners, caregivers, parents, employers,...
Oct 1


Getting Students Writing: Supporting 2e and Other Reluctant Students with Dr. Austina De Bonte
Learn about the five root causes of writing challenges plus the additional impacts of anxiety and perfectionism. We’ll discuss how to figure out what’s going on, and how to support each one. This session synthesizes various methods from specialists and private writing tutors and is full of practical tips and techniques.
Sep 30


The Importance of Self-Advocacy Video and Script Downloadable
When we teach our children to understand themselves and share their needs, we give them tools that last a lifetime. This page introduces...
Sep 26


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...
Sep 26


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...
Sep 23
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