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Inspired by leading-edge research in the field of reading, Dr. Steve Truch, a well-known learning specialist with extensive experience as both a school teacher and school psychologist, opened the Calgary location of The Reading Foundation in 1990. Armed with knowledge, experience, and the most up-to-date reading research, Dr. Truch began delivering one-to-one remedial therapy to students with reading difficulties.
Overview
Our Programs
In Person and Online Instruction
Interview with
Dr. Steve Truch
Research-Driven Programs
“…if this is a cause, there are ways to treat it…”
Introduction
Dr. Steve Truch’s Research
Immersive Strategy
The Basis of Our Programs
Understanding the Context
“…our treatment restructures the brain…”
Why Our Program Works
Why is reading in English so hard?
Phonemes
The Importance of Spelling
How to Identify Reading Issues
What is Dyslexia?
Overcoming Dyslexia
Dual Coding Theory
How and Why Our Treatment Works
“…we are among the best in the world…”
We are among the best in the world.
How does our assessment work?
How We Measure Growth
Our Team
It’s Never Too Late
Reading Difficulties
“…35% of students have difficulties reading…”
Parent Intuition
The Nervous System Connection
Reading Difficulties
Our Research-Based System