EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
EDUCATIONAL THERAPISTS
Educational therapists support twice-exceptional (2e) learners by combining academic skill-building, executive function coaching, and emotional support. Also called learning specialists or academic therapists, they partner with families, schools, and clinicians to create strength-based, personalized interventions, helping gifted children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences succeed academically and emotionally.
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Big Brain Coaching | We specialize in educational therapy and college admissions for neurodivergent and twice exceptional (2e) students. | Emily Lowe | Redwood City, California |
Bryony Autumn | Independent educational consultant providing personalized academic and college transition support for students and families. | Bryone Autumn | Not listed |
Creative Academic Support Services | Offers customized tutoring and academic support services to help students strengthen skills and achieve educational goals. | Stacey Howard | Menlo Park, California |
Educational Therapy | Offers comprehensive educational therapy services, supporting students with learning disabilities through personalized strategies and interventions. | Maayan Glaser-Koren | San Jose, California |
Heather Sweeney ET/P | Educational therapist providing individualized academic interventions and executive function support for students with learning differences. | Heather Sweeney | Not listed |
Innovations 4 Learning | Guides students to recognize strengths and self-advocate through educational therapy, executive function coaching, assessments, and IEP support. | Desiree Camarda | Bay Area |
Kerstin Goldsmith ET/P | Provides educational therapy and personalized academic support to students with learning challenges and executive function needs. | Kerstin Goldsmith | Albany, California |
Landmark College Bay Area Success Center | Supports neurodivergent teens and young adults with academic coaching, executive function skills, and college skills training. | San Mateo, California | |
Learnfully | Provides personalized learning programs and specialized instruction designed to support students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. | Burlingame, California (HQ; services virtual and nationwide) | |
Learning Tree Coach | Offers coaching services that focus on strengthening executive function, study skills, and confidence in learners of all ages. | Hardeep Gosal | San Mateo, California |
Learning Wise | Provides individualized academic coaching and support services, helping students develop stronger study habits and learning strategies. | Bonnie Massimino | Virtual |
Lisa Barratt | Independent consultant offering personalized academic support and guidance for students navigating learning challenges and transitions. | San Ramon, California | |
Lisa Krakov | Educational consultant supporting students with individualized planning, academic coaching, and preparation for college success. | Not listed | |
Mind Spark Learning | Provides one-to-one, personalized instruction using multi-sensory, research-based techniques in a caring and relaxed environment. | Diana Kennedy | San Anselmo, California |
Nancy Kong | Independent academic coach providing support for students with executive functioning and individualized learning needs. | Nancy Kong | San Jose, California |
Scanlon Educational Center | Offers diagnostic evaluations, educational therapy, and tutoring services to support student achievement and confidence. | Kara Scanlon | Sebastopol, California, Virtual |
Sharon Barkan Ed Therapy | Provides educational therapy for students with learning challenges, focusing on literacy, math, and executive functioning skills. | Sharon Barkan | Santa Clara, California |
Stefan Oste ET/P | Educational therapist offering individualized intervention and academic coaching for students with learning challenges. | Stefan Oste | San Mateo, California |
The Learning Mind | Offers individualized educational therapy and coaching services to strengthen academic skills and executive function. | Claudia Zimmerman | Not listed |
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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