Hello, Friends!
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family thriving! I’m excited to share some wonderful updates with you.

A New Chapter in Woodinville

First, I want to let you know that I’ve recently relocated to Woodinville—a beautiful move that marks a new chapter for my practice. As I settle in and explore the best permanent office location for our work together, I’m offering programs at your homes. This actually creates a wonderful opportunity: we get to work in the spaces where you and your family are most comfortable, and I get to see firsthand the environments where learning and growth happen every day. It’s a win-win! If you’re interested in scheduling a program, I’d love to connect with you.

“You’re Invited: ‘Who Knew’ — A Dyslexia Documentary Screening”

I’m thrilled to invite you to something special: a beautifully crafted documentary called “Who Knew,” created by a fellow Davis facilitator, Sue Hall. This is an award-winning short 30 minute film explores how the dyslexic brain relies on visual, spatial, and intuitive thinking rather than language, positioning these traits as incredible strengths rather than a learning disorder; I genuinely believe it’s a must-watch for anyone with a dyslexic child. Mark your calendars for July 16th at 4pm PT. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see our work reflected through a powerful visual medium. Look on my facebook page for the link to register for the event in early July.

A Gift for Our Community

Here’s some exciting news: the Davis North America Facebook page is hosting a “Gift of Dyslexia” book giveaway!
If you’re not already following, now’s the perfect time to join our community there. Head over to the Davis North America Facebook page to enter. It’s our way of spreading resources and hope to everyone who needs it.

Practical Support for Your Neurodivergent Athlete

My latest blog article, “How to Support Your Dyslexic Athlete at Home,” just came out in the Davis Dyslexia International Newsletter. I share what I’ve learned helping neurodivergent kids—including my own son—thrive in sports: simple self-regulation tools, ways to pre-teach new vocabulary so practice feels less overwhelming, and how to talk with your child after a rough game in ways that build resilience instead of shutting them down. If your child plays sports—or just learns with their body—this one’s for you. Read it here. —I hope you’ll find it valuable!

Summer Program Slots Available—With a Special Offer

Finally, I have a couple of summer program slots still available! If you’ve worked with me before and are considering a second program, I’d love to chat with you about timing. All second programs completed this summer will receive a discount of 15% —my way of supporting families who are committed to their child’s continued growth and success.

If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to support you and your family on this journey.

With warmth and gratitude,
Sophia Goebel
Licensed Davis® Facilitator

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When we are able to predict what will happen in the future, we are able to plan and prepare for it.  This can help us feel more in control and less anxious.  However, when we are not able to predict what will happen, we may feel helpless and powerless.

One of the main reasons why people may not be able to predict the future is due to uncertainty.  If you are neurodivergent and you have missed key life concepts or lessons when you were young (due to being unfocused/disoriented/dreamy/inattentive) you might really struggle with prediction. That predictive ability and skill come into account daily in the choices we make.

Imagine your life without this ability, little decisions we make every day can affect how we feel throughout the day. Do I need a coat? If I go into that classroom what will happen to me? Is that person dangerous?  Why is there so much noise, will it ever stop? When will I eat again?

Learning Tools can help with prediction and thus anxiety.

In a number of the Davis Programs provided here at Learning Tools, we master the core concepts that are needed to predict.  The Davis Programs are brilliant in their simplicity and ability to get at the root cause of an issue.  The concept of consequence (something happening as a result of something else) is pivotal in one’s ability to predict.

Understanding the concept of consequence allows one to understand the potential outcomes of a particular action or decision. This understanding can then be used to make predictions about future events or situations, as one can anticipate how different actions or decisions may lead to different consequences.

For example, if a person knows that a particular decision is likely to lead to a negative effect, they can predict that this outcome will occur if that decision is made.  In this way, understanding the concept of consequence can help one make better predictions about future events, as it allows one to anticipate the potential outcome of different actions or decisions.

Consequence inherently contains the concepts of change, cause, effect, before and after; these concepts clarify the meaning of consequence.   These concepts are core to problem-solving and predicting.  The better you understand them, the easier it is to create the change (cause) that you want to take place (effect).

Predicting requires an educated guess of what will happen. Life experiences provide learning for us, but if the concept of consequence and all those it includes are not clear the learning hasn’t been able to provide an experience that can be decoded and remembered for the future.  People often feel they are victims and have no control.

Learning core developmental concepts gets at the root cause of many executive function activities and can address the issues of anxiety around confusion or not knowing how to predict.

The Davis Concepts for Life and Davis Autism Approach programs both go even further into root concepts providing 40 concepts that also look address motivation, responsibilities, and relationships.   If you want to learn more, I encourage you to give me a call or visit https://www.rdautismfoundation.org/.

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