Chris Hanson

About Chris Hanson

Hi, I\'m Chris! Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I now call the Seattle area home. With a decade of experience as a special education teacher and 30 years of personal journey with neurodivergence, specifically ADHD, I am a trusted guide for teens, adults, and families navigating the same path. Proudly, I am the founder of Life Skills Advocate, LLC, based in the Greater Seattle area. Our clients? Individuals and families, each experiencing their own unique version of neurodivergence. Our mission at Life Skills Advocate? To provide neurodivergent individuals and families with the life skills training, executive functioning support, mentorship, and coaching they need to build and sustain autonomy and independence. Why choose to work with us at LSA? 🤔 You gain immediate access to support, fostering an environment for growth and learning. We provide a tailored approach to enhance your executive functioning skills. We build a strong bond based on trust and collaboration, working together to achieve your goals. We offer effective strategies to promote autonomy and independence, swiftly. You benefit from a range of digital resources and our ever-expanding product catalog. Together, we develop vital life skills to manage life\'s most challenging transitions. We identify your unique strengths and navigate any barriers that might hinder progress. We use practical, real-world applications to encourage faster skill acquisition and a love for learning. Specialties: Teaching · Coaching · Special Education · Neurodivergence · ADHD · Life Skills Training · Executive Functioning Support · Mentorship · Remote Learning · Disabilities · Autonomy · Independence Reach out to us: a••••@lifeskillsadvocate.com Explore Our Blog and Resources https://lifeskillsadvocate.com/blog Join LSA https://lifeskillsadvocate.com/newsletter

Experience

1. Founder

   Life Skills Advocate, Llc

   Sep 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Check out our website at lifeskillsadvocate.com

Education

• West Geauga High School

  High School Diploma

  2001 — 2002

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Special/Elementary Education and Teaching

  2010 — 2012

• Cleveland State University

  Associate of Arts - AA

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Child Advocacy
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Creative Solutions
• Program Management
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Ca Ppm
• Developmental Disabilities
• Training
• Special Education
• Team Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Improvement
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Technical Writing
• Research
• Accessibility
• Adaptive Learning
• Resource Management
• Task Management
• Assistive Technology
• Organization Skills
• Sql
• Data Analysis
• Quality Assurance