A First Foundation

A First Foundation, LLC is an educational therapy practice that specializes in literacy skill development and intervention for dyslexia, a language-based learning disorder, by using a multi-sensory, therapeutic approach that addresses the academic, cognitive, and social-emotional components of learning. We offer individual services and kindergarten enrichment clubs, as well as comprehensive literacy evaluations, learning assessment, and parent support.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide the highest quality educational services and ensure each child is given the holistic support they need to become successful readers and writers - because they won't get a second chance to build a first foundation of early learning skills.

Our Services:
- 1:1 structured literacy instruction & dyslexia intervention
- 1:1 social-emotional learning and educational therapy
- skill-based assessment, comprehensive literacy evaluation, learning/cognitive profile consultation
- parent support
- kindergarten enrichment clubs that supplement 1/2 day programs

Dr. Truong (“Dr. T.”) is an educational therapist specializing in early literacy. She has received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of dyslexia. Her 25-year career path has intersected the fields of education and psychology. She has worked at childcare centers, schools, universities, educational testing companies, and in private practice. She launched A First Foundation, LLC over 10 years ago with the mission to promote early literacy and healthy whole child development. Since its onset she has helped hundreds of children and families through parenting groups, enrichment classes & camps, and individualized intervention. Dr. Truong has a special interest in supporting literacy development through a holistic lens and involving parents in their child’s education.

Experienced with:

*Children identified with learning challenges/barriers such as dyslexia, ADHD, developmental delays, executive functioning deficits or delays

*Children who may not have a diagnosis or may not qualify for early intervention or IU services but need support

*Children who have a family history of a learning challenge

*Children who are in the diagnostic process

*Children who need summer support to prevent learning loss

*Children who need support in being "ready" for Kindergarten

*Families who need support navigating parenting challenges