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GETTING REEL


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...


Bridge the Gap, Build the Year
We’ve been hard at work developing new tools, resources, and events to launch the school year with our Bridge the Gap, Build the Year ...


2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check
The 2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check provides a clear view into how Silicon Valley educators understand and support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students, spotlighting successes, identifying gaps, and outlining what’s needed next. Download your copy to explore the current landscape and see how REEL can help drive change.


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...
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