Teaching IF/THEN Type Problem Solving As An Essential Life Skill!  Ideas and Examples Of What To Teach!

By: Don D’Amore MA CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist

     Being able to problem-solve is one the most important skills anyone can have because it can lead to solutions for everything else! If/Then type problem solving/thinking runs through our minds all day.  For example: when you are about to go out to see a movie, your mind will probably automatically go through some if/then type problem solving as you think about avoiding any issues.  Examples: “IF it could be cold in the theater, THEN I better bring a sweater,” “IF my movie is sold out, THEN I should think ......