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Join date: May 6, 2022
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Yael has two 2e sons in middle and high school. Yael co-founded start-ups in the parenting community and children's creativity spaces. She has served on the board and advisory committees for several education-based non-profits. Yael received her BS and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University.
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Sep 10, 2025 ∙ 3 min
11 Tips for Parenting Neurodivergent and 2e Children for School Success
As featured in Bay Area Parent Magazine (page 20-21) Here are our top tips for parenting neurodivergent and twice-exceptional learners for school success. 1. Learn more about neurodiversity. Deepen your understanding of how different brains learn and process the world. The more you know, the better you can advocate for and support your child’s unique strengths. Start with this 2e Checklist . 2. Be curious and empathetic. Your child isn’t giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time....
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Sep 7, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Local Youth Raises Funds and Awareness for REEL
REEL is incredibly moved by the dedication of a local 8th grader in supporting our work. In the 2023-24 school year, Yaniv reached out to...
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May 19, 2024 ∙ 4 min
Neurodivergent Student Panel: Part 1 Challenges
REEL recently hosted a learning differences simulation at a local independent school. After experiencing firsthand the struggles of...
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Yael Pasternak Valek
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Co-Founder REEL and Board Secretary
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