Cypress Dyslexia Services

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Dyslexia won’t stop us from doing anything!

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Exactly

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Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting up to 20% of the population and making up an estimated 80% of all learning disabilities.

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-dyslexia-kelli-sandman-hurleyDyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't a...

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Words have power. Share the quote or phrase that inspires you the most!
Your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. ❤️

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✏️ Handwriting instruction IS literacy instruction.

Research shows that prioritizing handwriting over technology in the early years strengthens the neural pathways needed for lifelong literacy success.

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Dyslexia can be diagnosed as early as five years old.

What might dyslexia look like in a 5-year-old?
Your child has had opportunities at home or in preschool to learn the alphabet but has trouble remembering the name of each letter. Despite the child having learning experiences with his/her own name, s/he may not be able to recognize or remember his/her own name's spelling. The student may not be able to detect rhyme in a group of words: not, dot, pot, lot, rot, tot.

Who can give an official dyslexia diagnosis? Psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech-language pathologists--but be sure the professional you choose has experience diagnosing dyslexia. All do not. It could be a waste of time and money to have someone without experience assessing your child. Ask them how many children they've diagnosed with dyslexia. Do your homework. Get referrals from other parents.

Schools usually do not diagnose dyslexia. They can assess for a "specific learning disability" to determine if your child is eligible for special education services. Having the school do that is a step in the right direction to begin receiving appropriate instruction and accommodations.

Children, teens, and adults don't outgrow it. Waiting to see if things are better next year is not the answer. 🧡

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Brain research can provide valuable information about children who may need extra support before they start struggling with reading in the classroom.

09/18/2025