Getting into college starts long before submitting an application. We tell our clients that the full process should happen over the course of two school years. By doing so, not only is there enough time for all of the required steps, but it also significantly reduces anxiety and stress. Better yet, it allows the time for the college admissions process to be one of self-discovery and exploration. In an ideal world, we encourage parents and the student to start proactively thin

We would like to invite you to watch our latest webinar, Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety, an interdisciplinary panel discussion with educators, mental health and medical professionals, Kenny Creed, MSEd, Scott Quasha, PsyD, Scott Palyo, MD, and Sharon Thomas,MSc, MSEd. This dynamic and comprehensive discussion will address the medical, social/emotional, parenting and academic needs typically seen in teens that may not fit neatly into only one diagnostic criteria.

The transition to college life can be both exciting and stressful for students. For teens who struggle with organization, the level of independence required for success in college can be particularly daunting. In high school, organizational supports are put in place for students if they need them. By contrast, in college, students needing support need to advocate for and arrange to receive services. Watch our last webinar, Helping Our Disorganized Teens Transition to College

One of the main concerns parents and educators have shared with us is how the dramatic rise in screen use due to virtual learning has resulted in screen addiction for many youngsters. In this webinar on the topic of screen addiction, we welcome neuropsychologist, Dr. Peter Pramataris, founder of Pramataris & Associates and longtime director of the Center for Attention and Learning at Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital. In conversation with MAIA Education’s founder and di

This webinar is designed for parents who have children in grades K - 12 with an identified learning difference and/or ADHD. In addition, we welcome professionals who wish to learn more about the rights of youngsters who are in either private or public school and need support services. ● Did you know that if your child needs support services, he or she could be eligible for them through the Department of Education? These services could include individual tutoring, PT, OT and s

The Emotional Impact of the Pandemic on Learning and Social Development in Students K - 12 We are sharing the main takeaways from our recent webinar so that both participants and non-participants benefit from insights regarding the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning and social/emotional development of children. The topics that were discussed included: ● Understanding typical versus atypical learning and emotional behavior ● How to assess our children’s em

As we face this current school year with a blend of different learning models including, in-person, fully virtual, and hybrid, it is more important than ever to give our students with executive functioning challenges strategies to stay engaged academically. During this webinar, learning specialist, Sharon Thomas, and neuropsychologist, Dana Suozzi, will provide practical recommendations and strategies to help navigate this complex learning landscape. Topics discussed were: •

Did you miss our last webinar on September 22nd? No problem! We are sharing the main takeaways from our Independent and Boarding School Admissions webinar on September 22, 2020 so that both participants and non-participants benefit from the most up-to-date information regarding this year’s school admissions process. The main areas of the process we reviewed were standardized testing, virtual visits, and interviews. We have shared the main takeaways below and provided helpful