| Even though the "Stop and Think" movement in | | | | 4. Pick the best option/solution. |
| ADHD treatment has lost some momentum | | | | 5. Try it out and see if it works. I use Checkers in |
| lately, the basic strategies and techniques are still | | | | my practice to teach this formula. It is a great |
| worth teaching your children. My favorite version | | | | way to practice without it effecting anything in |
| of the technique it the "Five Step Problem Solving | | | | the "real world." I use this formula: |
| Strategy," and it goes something like this. . . Teach | | | | Move "A" - think of three good moves that you |
| your child this five step problem solving strategy: | | | | could make. Pick the best move. |
| 1. Ask yourself, "What is the problem?" | | | | Move "B" - choose your move. Now once you |
| 2. Think up three possible solutions (options) to | | | | have moved, ask yourself, outloud, "Is this a good |
| the problem. | | | | move or a bad move?" If it is a bad move, go |
| 3. Look at each option for a minute. Ask yourself, | | | | ahead and move something else. |
| "Is this a good move or a bad move?" | | | | |