EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
COLLEGE COUNSELORS
College counseling for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students offers individualized planning, admissions guidance, and transition support. Counselors and consultants specialize in learning differences, ADHD, and executive function challenges, helping students identify best-fit schools, strengthen applications, and build academic independence. Personalized strategies ensure confidence, resilience, and success in higher education pathways.
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
College Consulting Collaborative | Provides individualized college planning, preparation, and placement services designed for students with learning differences. | Offices in DC Metro, Boston (MA), Portland (OR), and Charleston (SC) (serves students nationwide) | |
Emerging Educational Consulting | Offers personalized college counseling and educational planning, guiding students and families through admissions with tailored support. | Laura Barr | Denver, Colorado (serves students nationwide) |
Helen Amick | Independent consultant providing college advising, academic support, and transition guidance for students entering higher education. | Helen Amick | Not listed |
Jaime Smith, MA, MSEd, CEP | Educational consultant providing college counseling and transition planning for students with diverse learning needs. | Jaime Smith | Palo Alto, California |
SBG Educational Consulting | Provides comprehensive college admissions counseling, supporting students with personalized strategies for school selection and applications. | Sheri Greenbaum | Palo Alto, California |
Thrive College Counseling | Provides individualized college counseling and admissions guidance, helping students identify best-fit schools and strengthen applications. | Marci Schwartz | Los Gatos, California |
Top College Consultants | Specializes in advising students with learning differences and ADHD, offering comprehensive support through the college admissions process. | Kristi Ramey and Eric Endlich | Virtual |
Please Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources, but rather a collection of known or sourced resources.
Many resources are specific to San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California, while others may be helpful regardless of location. THESE RESOURCES HAVE NOT BEEN VETTED BY THE REEL TEAM. Individual experiences may vary. We encourage you to use the resources as a starting point.
If you would like to ask whether anyone in our community has direct experience with a particular resource, please join the REEL 2e Google Group. To request an addition to these resources or share an update, please email hello@reel2e.org.
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