Who We Are
Dyslexia Associates of San Antonio (DASA) is your source for prompt, professional, and affordable dyslexia and learning disability testing. We understand the challenges of being a struggling learner or of being the parent of a struggling learner.
Our home office is based in San Antonio, and we primarily serve San Antonio and other cities in Texas; however, our nationally recognized, norm-referenced assessments meet state and federal guidelines for other states as well. We have even performed assessments for individuals at schools in France and Germany.
DASA offers reasonably priced dyslexia assessments.
Assessments are administered at the home offices of our director and/or other diagnosticians. Having a lower overhead allows us to provide quality assessment at a fraction of the price others may charge. We offer comprehensive testing and reporting, including recommendations for individual accommodations at work or school. Our reading assessments, which are professionally prepared, meet the requirements for legal 504 and special education ARD accommodation requests for school, state testing, or work. We are here to assist, not to exploit. Feel free to write us for references from former clients or to receive more information. Initial questions and consultations by telephone are absolutely free.
Texas Education Agency and federal Child Find law now recommend FIE (full individual evaluation) for dyslexia assessment. This includes cognitive (IQ) testing and allows consideration of special education support. Parents have a legal right to bring an independent evaluation to the public school for documentation and consideration, and parents who previously received an FIE from their child's school and disagree with the results have the right to request a third-party follow-up evaluation. We will be happy to explain all of your options so that you may make an informed decision about is best for your child or yourself.
If the client is Spanish-language dominant, our state certified Master Reading Teacher and Educational Diagnostician R. Robinson is ESL certified and trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese).
Don’t be fooled by certain “quick tests”, “online evaluations” or tutoring companies that merely “qualify” you for their expensive tutoring programs. To be accepted by schools, colleges, state or federal agencies in Texas and across the nation, you will need an assessment conducted by an educational psychologist, an educational diagnostician, or a licensed specialist in school psychology following state and federal guidelines. The first thing we will do before any assessment is to show you our credentials and certifications.
This site and our business is your chance to ask questions, to share concerns, and to promote ideas and opportunities related to dyslexia. Write info@dyslexia-sa.com
Each of us together is greater than each of us alone.
Expert Guidance with a Compassionate Heart
ROBIN ROBINSON, M. Ed
Our founding director, Robin Robinson, is a state-certified Educational Diagnostician and Legacy Master Reading Teacher who trains reading teachers in how to teach reading. She is also a trained dyslexia interventionist able to provide multisensory tutoring for children and adults. With nearly three decades of experience in education, Ms. Robinson has worked in disability support since 2000.
Getting a testing report is only the first step in getting the help you need. The important issue is, “Where do we go from here?” DASA provides debriefing sessions that not only explain any disability, but also outline available resources online nd in the community.
The Foundation of Our Mission
We turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones for those with learning issues, providing a pathway to success, both now and in the future.
Clarity
Providing clear assessments and answers from expert diagnosticians.
Supporting families and individuals with empathy and understanding.
Compassion
Empowerment
Providing families and individuals with the knowledge and tools to advocate for what they need.
Why Choose DASA?
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
ADVOCACY HELPS.
Families choose DASA because our director combines deep educational experience with local insight and a commitment to doing what is best for each learner.
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Decades of experience in education
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Former classroom teacher, ESL teacher, and Reading Intervention Specialist
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15+ years as a Dyslexia Diagnostician and Tutor
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Strong familiarity with local school districts and processes
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Licensed Texas diagnostician and evaluator
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Small practice offering personal attention and flexible, competitive pricing
We understand schools because we have worked inside them—and that experience allows us to create reports that are both educationally sound and practically useful.
TESTIMONIALS
“We finally felt heard and understood working with Ms. Robinson. The assessment gave us the help we needed for our fourth-grader to pass the STAAR.”
— Maria S.
“Mrs. Robinson had so much knowledge and understanding about our son’s reading problems. She took time with us and really cared about getting him the help he needed.”
— David R.
“Our daughter's confidence changed once we had answers and support.”
— Angela T.
“I almost lost my job before I got proof of my dyslexia, and learned about tools to help me at work.”
— Carlos M.
Some of what our clients are saying...
Please contact us for references from former clients.
Comprehensive Services
Translating Potential into Performance
Clear Services. Fair Pricing. Thoughtful Support.
We offer high-quality dyslexia assessment services that are clear, easy to understand, and grounded in experience. IIn addition, we test for a variety of other conditions such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. Our diagnosticians bring years of experience to you at a fraction of the cost you might pay elsewhere. As a small practice, we maintain low overhead—allowing us to provide comprehensive evaluations at competitive rates.
Bilingual options are available for services. Please feel free to reach out to learn more about how we can help. Brief phone consultations are always free.