Get the Free Flexible Thinking Disruptions Deck to Practice flexible thinking during everyday routines using quick, low-pressure examples

A simple way to rehearse common “what ifs,” strengthen coping strategies, and make changes feel less overwhelming for parents and educators

Flexible Thinking Disruptions Deck

What's Included?

  • Printable PDF, 2 pages with cut-out cards and a quick-start guide
  • Step-by-step activity: choose a routine, draw a card, try the step, then reflect together
  • 9 ready-to-cut disruption prompts plus a “create your own” card (timer, loud noise, missing item, someone talking, social media, etc.)
  • Built-in debrief prompts to notice what helped and plan next time
  • Reusable at home, school, or coaching sessions; easy to adapt to any daily routine

What Can You Do With the Free Flexible Thinking Disruptions Deck?

Practice Flexible Thinking

with low stakes role play in daily routines

Build Confidence For Disruptions

by rehearsing common what ifs before they happen

Strengthen Everyday Routines

so you can adapt steps when noise or changes occur

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Flexible Thinking Disruptions Deck

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FAQs

How do I use the deck with a learner?

Choose a familiar routine, draw a card for each step, try it, then discuss what helped.

Is this only for kids?

No. It works for teens and young adults too when matched to a routine they know.

Do I need special materials?

No. Print, cut the cards, and use any everyday routine you already do.

Can I add my own disruptions?

Yes. A “create your own” card is included for custom scenarios.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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