Cognitive Routine: Conversational brainstorming

Through A Talented Mind’s Cognitive Lifestyle Therapy Program, parents and caregivers learn how to create routines for someone with a learning disability or brain injury that helps them strengthen a mental ability. Here is a simple, but yet effective, example of a daily, conversational routine:

“Many people with learning disabilities or brain injuries have trouble generating ideas when solving problems. This leads to poor decisions. Don’t give them the answer. Train their minds to develop ideas. Use brainstorming when speaking with them about a problem and be patient if they initially struggle coming up with ideas. They will get better as they practice.”