Episode 91: Executive Functioning in Special Education with Sean McCormick

The Learning Scientists Podcast by Megan Sumeracki

Jul 3, 202500:37:06Education

In Episode 91, Cindy talks with Sean McCormick, founder and Executive Director at EF Specialists. They discuss the research on executive functioning training, especially for neurodiverse students, and the degree to which...

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