From Stuck to Started: Simple Steps to Conquer Task Paralysis
Casey Schmalacker
Vice President at New Frontiers
Interested in Further Support? Our webinar speaker, Casey Schmalacker of New Frontiers, offers programs to help students confidently navigate the college transition:
Virtual Group: The College Readiness Experience
One-on-One: College Transition Planning
Is task paralysis turning your child's learning journey into a daily struggle? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to support their unique needs? Join us for our next Speaker Series event “From Stuck to Started: Simple Steps to Conquer Task Paralysis,” where we'll equip you with practical strategies to break the cycle and foster independence.
For parents of children with learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and more, the challenges of task initiation and completion can be significant. We understand the frustration and uncertainty you face as you navigate academic and executive function hurdles. This webinar is designed to provide actionable tools to help your child—and you—succeed.
Our expert speaker will explain the root causes of task paralysis, exploring the connection between learning differences and executive dysfunction and how to identify and address the specific challenges your child faces to promote growth and confidence.
Meet Our Speaker
Casey Schmalacker is the Vice President at New Frontiers, bringing over 13 years of experience coaching students and young adults in developing executive function skills. His work has supported learners across a wide range of profiles—helping them strengthen time management, organization, self-regulation, and follow-through, all through individualized, relationship-driven coaching.
Since joining New Frontiers in 2013, Casey has helped shape the company’s coaching model and its broader impact through school partnerships, parent education, and professional development initiatives. He holds a dual B.A. in Government & Law and Economics from Lafayette College, with a minor in Africana Studies, and is certified by leading experts in the field.
Whether working one-on-one with students or collaborating with school teams, Casey is known for his ability to translate complex cognitive challenges into practical, sustainable strategies that foster student growth, resilience, and independence.
“Supporting executive function development isn’t about making someone conform to a single system—it’s about guiding them to understand how they work best. When individuals recognize their own patterns and challenges, they can build strategies that reflect their strengths, adapt to changing demands, and move toward greater independence and confidence.”
-Casey Schmalacker