How to Navigate Dyslexia Testing in Texas Schools (And What to Do If Your Child Is Denied)

A Texas parent’s guide to navigating school dyslexia testing — what should happen, the red flags to watch for, and exactly what to do if your child is denied.
Caitlyn Baker is the Founder of Fearless Readers, where she oversees a team of certified coaches providing virtual reading, spelling, and dyslexia intervention to students nationwide. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from UTSA (highest honors) and is certified in the Barton Reading and Spelling System by Susan Barton, with years of experience supporting students who are dyslexic, have ADHD, or face other learning differences. Caitlyn built Fearless Readers to help families find the structured, evidence-based instruction their kids deserve — and to make sure no struggling reader feels invisible.

A Texas parent’s guide to navigating school dyslexia testing — what should happen, the red flags to watch for, and exactly what to do if your child is denied.