ABOUT CHANCE TO GROW
The Story Behind Our Name
Chance to Grow is more than the name of our practice—it has a personal meaning.
The name was inspired by Christina’s oldest son, Chance, and by a belief that has shaped both her life and professional work: every individual deserves a chance to grow.
Chance to Grow 不仅仅是我们的名字，它对我们来说有着一份特别而温暖的意义。
这个名字源于 Christina 的大儿子 Chance，同时也代表着一个始终贯穿她生活与专业工作的信念：每一个人，都值得拥有成长的机会。
Growth does not look the same for everyone. It may mean finding a way to communicate, developing friendships, learning to manage daily routines, building confidence, preparing for employment, or becoming more independent in the community.
At Chance to Grow, we believe meaningful support begins with seeing the whole person—their strengths, challenges, family, culture, environment, and hopes for the future. Rather than focusing only on behaviors, we focus on helping individuals develop skills that can make everyday life more meaningful and independent.
The name Chance to Grow represents both where our story began and what we hope to provide for every individual and family we serve:
A chance to learn. A chance to become more independent. A chance to grow.、
Chance to Grow 代表着我们故事的起点，也代表着我们希望带给每一个个人和家庭的愿景：
一个学习的机会。
一个走向独立的机会。
一个成长的机会。
MEET THE FOUNDER
Christina Wang, Ed.S., BCBA, LBA, NCSP
Christina is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, and School Psychologist with a multidisciplinary background in behavior analysis, psychology, education, and communication development.
Christina earned her Ed.S. in School Psychology from Seattle University, completed her Applied Behavior Analysis training at the University of Washington, and received her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Washington State University.
Throughout her career, Christina has supported children and families across school, home, and community settings. Her background in both school psychology and behavior analysis allows her to take a whole-person approach, considering communication, learning, executive functioning, social-emotional development, independence, and the environments in which each individual lives and learns.
Christina’s connection to individuals with disabilities began long before her professional career. Growing up alongside a sister with special needs gave her a personal understanding of how disability can impact the entire family and ultimately inspired the vision behind Chance to Grow.
Having grown up in China and built her professional career in the United States, Christina brings a cross-cultural perspective to her work. She provides services in English and Mandarin Chinese and values helping families access compassionate, evidence-based support in the language and cultural context in which they feel most comfortable.
Outside of work, Christina enjoys spending time with her two sons, staying active, and creating meaningful experiences with her family.
Christina 是美国认证行为分析师（BCBA）、华盛顿州执业行为分析师（LBA）以及学校心理学家。她拥有学校心理学、应用行为分析及语言治疗领域的专业教育背景，并长期在学校、家庭和社区环境中为儿童及家庭提供支持。
Christina 从小与有特殊需要的姐姐一起长大。这段经历让她很早便体会到，特殊需要所带来的影响不仅关乎个人，也与整个家庭息息相关。这份亲身经历深深影响了她后来在学校心理学和行为分析领域的专业选择，也成为她创立 Chance to Grow 的初心之一。
Christina 在中国长大，并在美国完成高等教育及建立专业生涯。这样的成长经历让她更加重视不同家庭的语言、文化背景与价值观。她可以使用英语和普通话为家庭提供服务，希望让华人家庭也能够获得专业、温暖、循证并真正适合自己家庭需要的支持。
工作之外，Christina 最珍惜的是陪伴两个儿子的时间，也喜欢运动、读书，旅行以及和家人一起创造美好的生活回忆。
