Feeling lost when it comes to solving problems? Check out these articles on improving problem solving skills.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a problem, unable to think of a way forward? We have all experienced moments when the solution seems out of reach. By learning how to shift our thinking and stay focused on our goals, we can unlock new, creative solutions. Cognitive flexibility and goal-directed persistence are two powerful … read more
This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more
Sometimes the most challenging thing as a parent, partner, mentor, or teacher is to watch an individual with unique learning needs repeatedly struggle with a problem. We have to balance offering our help and allowing our learners the opportunity to “figure things out” and “be independent.” As the learners we work with develop and grow, … read more
Most problem solving frameworks assume your brain can hold a problem in working memory, calmly generate a list of options, evaluate trade-offs, pick one, and then reflect on how it went. That is five separate cognitive tasks stacked on top of each other. For a lot of neurodivergent learners, the stack collapses somewhere around step … read more
When people ask us to help a child, teen, or adult, we almost always ask about problem solving skills. Does the person-child, teen, or adult-identify problems on their own? When you see a problem in the making, can they see it too? If they come to you with a problem, how much effort does it … read more