Jan 25, 2022Can Screen Time Actually Help My Child?By Stephanie Bayona, MS. Ed., Lindsay Sigrist, MS Ed. & Sean McCormick, MS. Ed. — The increase in technology use over the past few decades is exponential. There is no denying that as time passes, technology will more and more be a part of our everyday lives at practically every age. Nowadays, it is not unusual to see a 5-year-old child skillfully using a smartphone…Screen Time3 min readScreen Time3 min read
Jan 13, 2022How to Use Templates in GmailBy Sean McCormick, M.Ed — Learn to manage templates in Gmail to save time! Watch our new Vlog by Founder and Clinical Director, Sean McCormick, to see how to utilize this template feature in your mailbox to improve communication with teachers and adults! If you need any help with using templates, feel free to reach out to sean@efspecialists.com or info@efspecialists.com. We would love to help you or your student reach their goals!Technology Hack1 min readTechnology Hack1 min read
Jan 10, 2022Thriving After Winter BreakBy Ella Holton-McCoy and Sean McCormick, M.Ed — Winter break is always so needed by both students and parents. The stress of school is removed and the chance to relax is welcomed by all. However, returning to school after a two-week vacation can be tough. All the routines have been different for the last two weeks (were there…Executive Function3 min readExecutive Function3 min read
Jan 4, 2022ADHD In The WorkplaceBy Stephanie Bayona, MS. Ed., ET & Sean McCormick, M. Ed., ET — Have you ever considered how having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect you at work? Adults with ADHD may have difficulties meeting the cognitive demands of the neurotypical-dominant workplace, such as meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, or staying organized. …Executive Coaching4 min readExecutive Coaching4 min read
Dec 13, 2021How To Help Students Prepare For FinalsBy Ella Holton-McCoy and Sean McCormick M.Ed, ET — Before the holiday season hits, another season hits a bit harder: Midterm/Finals season. Students (and parents) are preparing to prove to their teachers that they were paying attention all term and that all the information they supposedly absorbed actually stuck in their brains. …Executive Coaching2 min readExecutive Coaching2 min read
Dec 6, 2021ADHD & Reading: 4 Simple Ways To Support Your Child At HomeBy Stephanie Bayona, MS. Ed., ET and Sean McCormick, M. Ed., ET — Are you struggling to get your child with ADHD to complete their reading assignments at home? Does it feel like everything you try makes them (and you!) even more frustrated? …4 min read4 min read
Nov 19, 2021Key Questions for a New SchoolBy Ella Holton-McCoy and Sean McCormick, M.Ed/ET — Materials: paper and pencil/pen After reading this article, your task is to actually write down a list of questions (or copy these ones), grab your paper and pencil! If your student is starting at a new school, whether they are promoting from elementary to middle school, middle school to high…3 min read3 min read
Nov 15, 2021Three Fun (And Educational) Activities To Do Over Holiday BreaksBy Stephanie Bayona, MS. Ed. and Sean McCormick, M. Ed. — It’s that time of the year again! The kids will soon be off from school for the holidays and you’ll be hearing the dreaded, “I’m boooored!” exclamation over and over. Although breaks are highly beneficial (and very much needed), research has shown that extended breaks can cause learning regression in…4 min read4 min read
Nov 8, 20215 Ways to Support Your ADHD Child At HomeBy Stephanie Bayona M.S. Ed, ET and Sean McCormick, M. Ed, ET — Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is no easy task. Oftentimes, daily life can prove to be overwhelming and frustrating for the whole family, especially because of the nature of symptoms in those with ADHD or ADD. The impulsivity, inattention, and phone calls from teachers can render…Adhd4 min readAdhd4 min read
Oct 26, 2021Mono-tasking: The Trick to Saving Your Attention and Getting Things DoneBy Ella Holton-McCoy and Sean McCormick M.Ed, ET — What is something that you have to pay but doesn’t cost anything in dollars? Your attention! Our ability to pay attention is one of the most precious commodities that we possess. In our fast paced, ever changing world, our attention is constantly being redirected. Picture this: you are sitting in…2 min read2 min read
