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EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
PSYCHOLOGISTS, PEDIATRICIANS,& EVALUATORS
Assessments (or evaluations) help identify strengths and challenges in twice-exceptional (2e) learners, including gifted, ADHD, autistic, and dyslexic students. Whether narrow or comprehensive, evaluations guide support for 2e learners, inform twice-exceptional checklists, connect families to 2e schools, and foster tailored growth and success.
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
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2e 101 | Focused on twice-exceptional (2e) learners—gifted students with learning differences. Provide news, research, and perspectives to help support the needs of this population. | ||
2e Center | Research and resource center focused on supporting twice-exceptional students through education, outreach, and innovation. | Los Angeles, California (based at Bridges Academy) | |
2e News | Online publication providing news, research, and resources for parents and educators of twice-exceptional students. | Denver, Colorado | |
Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic | Provides neuropsychological assessments, therapy, and coaching for children and adults with learning and attention challenges. | Palo Alto, California | |
Bay Area Psychiatric | Psychiatric clinic providing ADHD assessment, medication management, and therapy for children, teens, and adults. | Cara Hoepner, MS, RN, CS, PMHNP-BC | San Francisco, California |
Beam Neuropsychology | Provides neuropsych evaluations and targeted support groups for youth and families facing learning and emotional challenges. | Dr. Patty Lau | Palo Alto |
Bright & Quirky | Provides resources, summits, and community support for families raising gifted and twice-exceptional children. | Virtual | |
Center for Children and Youth | Provides mental health, parent education, and developmental services for children and families through JFCS. | Sarita Patel, MD | San Francisco, California |
Children’s Health Council | Nonprofit providing mental health, learning, and developmental services for children, teens, and families. | Dylan Stewart | Palo Alto, California |
Christine C. Gray, PhD | Licensed psychologist specializing in therapy, counseling, and assessments for children, teens, and families. | Christine C. Grapy, PhD | San Carlos, California |
Courtney Murphy, Ph.D., M.S. | Clinical psychologist offering neuropsychological assessments and therapeutic support for children and adolescents. | Courtney Murphy, Ph.D., M.S. | Redwood City, California |
Davidson Institute | Nonprofit organization supporting profoundly gifted youth with resources, programs, and family guidance. | Reno, Nevada | |
Dr. Cyndi Medina | Clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations and treatment planning for children and teens. | Dr. Cyndi Medina | San Mateo, California |
Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal | Neuropsychologist providing assessments and consultations for students with learning and attention differences. | Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal | Redwood City, California |
Dr. Karen Dearing | Licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental challenges. | Dr. Karen Dearing | Menlo Park, California |
Dr. Kari Berquist | Licensed psychologist providing evaluations and therapy services for children with learning, developmental, and emotional challenges. | Dr. Kari Berquist | Menlo Park, California |
Dr. Patricia Mittlestadt | Pediatric neuropsychologist providing evaluations and consultation services for children with neurodevelopmental differences. | Dr. Patricia Mittlestadt | Los Altos, California |
Dr. Renee Wachtel | Developmental pediatrician specializing in evaluation and treatment of children with developmental and behavioral conditions. | Dr. Renee Wachtel | Castro Valley, California |
Dyslexic Design Thinking Podcast | Showcases how dyslexia can inspire creative thinking and design through storytelling and thought leadership | Gil Gershoni | San Francisco, California |
Flow Neuroaffirming Psychological Services | Provides neuroaffirming therapy, counseling, and psychological assessments for neurodiverse children, teens, and adults. | Dr. Amara Brook | Mountain View, California |
Foundations Psych | Group practice providing therapy, assessments, and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults. | Dr. Nicole Hess, Dr. Rebecca Schilling | San Jose, California |
Gerard Chambers, PsyD, PhD | Clinical psychologist specializing in assessments, therapy, and counseling for children, teens, and families. | Gerard Chambers, PsyD, PhD | Various Bay Area locations (Capitola, San Jose, Corte Madera, SF, Oakland)
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Ginger Brudos, Ph.D. | Clinical psychologist providing neuropsychological evaluations and therapy for children, teens, and families. | Redwood City, California | |
Hallowell Center | Provides clinical evaluation and treatment services for ADHD, learning differences, and related mental health challenges. | Los Altos, California (Sudbury, Massachusetts Headquarters, nationwide telehealth) | |
Kodawise Psychology Services with Aileen Mosig | Offers psychological services specializing in giftedness, ADHD, anxiety, and learning challenges for children and families. | Menlo Park, California | |
Made by Dyslexia | Global charity that promotes “Dyslexic Thinking,” offering training and resources to empower dyslexic individuals | London, UK | |
Mind Boost Services | Clinical psychologist offering diagnostic assessments and therapy for children with learning, emotional, and behavioral needs. | Dr. Natalie Wager | Los Altos, California |
Mind by Design | Provides child empowerment through specialied assessments and support services. | Jana Parker | Campbell and Morgan Hill, California |
Morrissey Compton | Offers diagnostic evaluations, educational therapy, and counseling services for students with learning and attention differences. | Redwood City, California | |
Mosaic Child and Family Therapy Services | Provides therapy services for children and families, focusing on emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. | Dr Lori Bond | Mountain View, California |
N.E.A.T, Neuropsychology, Education, Assessment, Treatment | Offers comprehensive neuropsychological testing, educational evaluations, and treatment planning for children and adolescents. | Nancy Sullivan | Los Altos, California |
Natalie Powell, ET, C-SLDS | Provides stand-alone dyslexia assessments in Walnut Creek and Santa Monica, and joint dyslexia/neuropsych assessments with Dr. Sara Schiff in Walnut Creek. | Natalie Powell | Walnut Creek, Placerville, and Santa Monica, California |
NeuroAffirm | Helps families make sense of evaluations, school support, skill-building, and what comes next — especially when needs are complex or overlapping. | Sarah Hauser | Bay Area, California |
Neurodevelopmental Collective | Licensed psychologist offering neuropsychological assessments, evaluations, and consultations for children and adolescents. | Jessica Patel, PH.D., M.J. | San Carlos, California |
Ordaz Psychological Health | Provides psychological assessments, therapy, and counseling services for children, teens, and adults. | Dr. Sarah Ordaz | Menlo Park, California |
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Developmental Pediatrics | Offers developmental and behavioral pediatric services, including assessment and treatment planning for children. | Many Bay Area Locations | |
Parent Venture | Provides parent education programs, events, and resources to strengthen family engagement and student well-being. | Menlo Park, California | |
Parents Helping Parents | Nonprofit organization offering support, resources, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities and special needs. | San Jose, California | |
Pathways to Learning | Provides assessment, evaluation, parent coaching. | Hannah Acevedo | Oakland and Newport Beach, California |
QWERTY Education Services | Premier education provider offering multisensory math, writing support, study skills, learning-differences guidance and testing. | Michael Perez | Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, and surrounding San Francisco Peninsula |
Schwab Learning Center (part of CHC) | Provides academic coaching and support services for students with learning differences for teens and young adults. | Palo Alto, California | |
Spark Psychology | Group practice offering psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and families. | Dr. Rupa Robbins | Los Gatos, California |
Square Peg Union | A parenting social group created to support children and families who don't fit traditional educational or social pathways. | Marin County & Bay Area | |
Stanford Medicine | Academic medical center providing psychiatric care, therapy, and research in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. | Jennifer Keller, PhD | Stanford, California |
Stanford Medicine Autism Center | Offers diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and family support for children with autism spectrum disorders. | Stanford, California | |
Stanford Neurodiversity Project | An annual neurodiversity summit, providing high school programs, and more. | Stanford, California | |
Summit Center | Offers psychological assessments, counseling, and educational support for gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodiverse children. | Dr. Michelle Freeman, Amy Feldman, Dr. Jenna Ouye | Walnut Creek, California (with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County) |
Sutcliffe Clinic | Provides developmental and behavioral pediatric services for children with learning and neurodevelopmental challenges. | Lisa Walton, Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe | Los Altos, California |
The Dyslexic Advantage | Connects, supports, and promotes the strengths and talents of dyslexic individuals and their communities | Edmonds, Washington | |
The Pratt Center | Dr. Pratt is a licensed psychologist diagnosing learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder. | Dr. Pratt | Saratoga, California |
The Riley Project | Provides access to valuable resources, conducts research, and promotes an inclusive society. | Palo Alto, California | |
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity | Advances research, resources, and advocacy to highlight dyslexic strengths and improve educational support | New Haven, Connecticut | |
Train Clinic | Provides therapy, assessment, and educational services for children with developmental, learning, and behavioral challenges. | Cassandra Sanchez | Redwood City, California |
Turning Points Educational Solutions | Offering assessments, speech and educational therapy, EF coaching, parent–child programs, D&D groups, and college/career counseling at both locations. | Kimberly D. Noll, Ed.S., LEP, ABSNP | Willow Glen and Redwood City California |
UC San Francisco (UCSF) Autism and Neurodevelopment Center | Provides diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and research support for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. | San Francisco, California | |
Understood | National nonprofit offering resources, community, and support for families of children with learning and attention issues. | New York, New York (national nonprofit, virtual resources nationwide) | |
Westerfield Psych | Offers psychological assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents, and families. | Mark Westerfield | Menlo Park, California |
WizTherapy | Connects neurodiverse learners with expert providers for affordable, accessible support in dyslexia, ADHD, IEP, and speech therapy. | Palo Alto, California |
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.Listings in this directory 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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