EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING COACHES
Coaching services for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners support academic growth, resilience, and social-emotional development. From parent coaching and transition planning to vocational guidance and sensory regulation strategies, these resources help neurodiverse students and families build confidence, reduce stress, and foster independence, well-being, and long-term success in school and life.
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
BrightLife Kids | No cost personalized support for California families. Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more. | California | |
Calm in Chaos Co | Coaching service supporting families in reducing stress, building resilience, and creating balanced home learning environments. | Leisa McNeese | Palo Alto, California |
EvoLibri | Offers transition support, coaching, and vocational services for neurodiverse teens and young adults. | Sunnyvale, California | |
Exceptionally Engaged | Provides parent coaching, workshops, and consulting to help families support gifted and twice-exceptional children. | Virtual | |
Navigator of Giftedness | Provides coaching and resources to help gifted and twice-exceptional students navigate learning, identity, and personal growth. | Deniz Baloglu and Kim Overton | Santa Clara, California |
Social Thinking | Offers social learning curricula, workshops, and resources to support individuals with social communication challenges. | Santa Clara, California (HQ; services nationwide) |
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.