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Help Your ADHD Child Solve a Problem

ADHD Problem Solving SkillsProblem solving skills sometimes evade the ADHD child. To solve a problem, one must be able to focus on the issue at hand, analyze it, and envision a series of steps to change the situation for the better. Anyone who has ADHD (or who knows someone with attention difficulties) can understand why solving a problem might seem like a momentous task to the ADHD child.

Knowing how to solve a problem is a useful life skill that also can help the child better understand behavior therapy for ADHD. One way parents can assist ADHD children with problems is by walking them through the problem solving process. Instead of criticizing or critiquing the child by saying, “You should do such-and-so,” parents may want to try a different approach. For example, if you’re the parent of a child with attention difficulties, you might suggest, “I see you’re having a problem. Let’s brainstorm about a way to fix it.” Here are some typical problem-solving steps you can show to a child with ADHD:

  1. Decide upfront that problems are actually opportunities to grow and learn.
  2. Assert that you are capable of solving the problem.
  3. Determine if there actually is a problem and if the problem is worth the time and effort it will take to fix it.
  4. Clearly define the problem, and explain why you are unhappy with the situation.
  5. Generate solutions. Write down as many solutions you can think of, even if they seem silly at first.
  6. Choose the best solution from your list and test it. Agree that if the first solution doesn’t work the way you hoped, you will try a “Plan B” or “Plan C.” You may have to try several solutions or a combination of solutions before something works.

In addition to teaching the mind to think in a more sequential and organized manner, problem-solving skills can also assist with other general ADHD organization skills. Most importantly, solving a problem with your child is a terrific way to give your child hope, support, and encouragement.





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