EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
STRENGTH-BASED ASSESSMENT TOOLS
These resources combine research-based assessments, positive psychology, and gifted education frameworks to help educators, families, and students identify cognitive strengths, aptitudes, and learning profiles—particularly for twice-exceptional and struggling learners. Tools range from advanced screeners for dyslexia risk and brain-based learning processes to widely used strengths assessments.
Instrument Name | Source | Cost | Description | Related Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Suite of Tools
| Bridges Model | Fee | Identifies & nurtures strengths in struggling learners, empowering students, families, & educators to create collaborative, effective learning experiences. | To be Gifted and Learning Disabled |
Dyslexia Screening and MIND Strengths Assessment | Dyslexic Advantage | Screening $79.95 | Using advanced technology, this screener analyzes 600 data points from 300+ test questions to identify challenges in key brain processes and reading skills, determining overall dyslexia risk.
| The Dyslexic Advantage |
MIND Strengths Survey | Dyslexic Advantage | Free with screening | Dyslexic minds have a special ability to create complex mental models of objects and ideas. These models become great tools for creative thinking and big picture problem solving. | The Dyslexic Advantage |
3 Strengths Exercies | Positive Psychology | Free | ||
9 Strengths Finding Tests | Positive Psychology | Free | ||
Clifton Strengths for Students
| Positive Psychology | $19.99 | Helps teachers and students understand how they contribute, learn, and collaborate, providing shared language to discuss and integrate strengths. | |
VIA Survey of Character Strengths | Positive Psychology Center | Science-based understanding of strengths, wellbeing, and flourishing through education and dissemination worldwide. | ||
8 strength-based activities to uncover and tap into the strengths & interests of students | REEL Article | Free | ||
Seven Strategies for Success for Parenting your Neurodivergent Learner | REEL Article | Free | ||
Buckingham StandOut Assessment | The Marcus Buckingham Company | Free | Reveals your natural traits through nine Strength Roles and identifies your Top Two, helping you leverage who you are, show up at your best, and intentionally avoid your weakest tendencies.
| StandOut 2.0 |
My Way Expression Style Inventory | The Schoolwide Enrichment Model | Free | This worksheet from the University of Connecticut helps students explore their preferences and strengths for showing mastery, including written, oral, and artistic expression.
| The School Wide Enrichment Model |
Renzulli Grades 5+ Interest-A-Lyzer | The Schoolwide Enrichment Model | Free | The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services. | The School Wide Enrichment Model |
Renzulli Grades K-5 Interest-A-Lyzer | The Schoolwide Enrichment Model | Free | The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services. | The School Wide Enrichment Model |
Renzulli Learning Styles Inventory | The Schoolwide Enrichment Model | Free | The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services. | The School Wide Enrichment Model |
Renzulli Learning Total Talent Development | The Schoolwide Enrichment Model | $15 | The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services. | The School Wide Enrichment Model |
Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist | Thomas Armstrong | Free | Urges schools to honor brain differences and focus on students’ strengths so neurodiverse and neurotypical learners can thrive together.
| Neurodiversity in the Classroom |
YouScience | YouScience | $49 | YouScience Aptitude & Career Discovery helps people identify their unique strengths and aptitudes. | Your Hidden Genius |
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.
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