%0 Journal Article %T Problem Solving in the Early Years %A Lindsay Lile Diamond %J Intervention in School and Clinic %@ 1538-4810 %D 2018 %R 10.1177/1053451217712957 %X Problem solving is recognized as a critical component to becoming a self-determined individual. The development of this skill should be fostered in the early years through the use of age-appropriate direct and embedded activities. However, many early childhood teachers may not be providing adequate instruction in this area. This column provides a summary of the importance of problem-solving instruction for young children with disabilities and outlines interventions to promote the development of this skill %K early childhood %K problem-solving skills %K self-determination %K special education %U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1053451217712957