Irlen Syndrome is often misdiagnosed as other conditions
Irlen Syndrome is a visual-perceptual disorder that is often misdiagnosed as other conditions, though it can occur alongside them. Until the visual cortex is calmed by color, via reading overlays or lenses (Irlen®Spectral Filters), traditional methods of remediating, for example Dyslexia or ADHD, will not be as effective and learning will be impacted.
Irlen Syndrome is often misdiagnosed as other conditions
Irlen Syndrome is a visual-perceptual disorder that is often misdiagnosed as other conditions, though it can occur alongside them. Until the visual cortex is calmed by color, via reading overlays or lenses (Irlen®Spectral Filters), traditional methods of remediating, for example Dyslexia or ADHD, will not be as effective and learning will be impacted.
Irlen Syndrome occurs in the following percentages
It is also strongly hereditary (if a child has it, then usually the mother or the father has it). It can also be acquired via certain medical, visual or psychological conditions if they result in typical Irlen symptoms, such as headaches, light sensitivity and visual stress.
Autism (or higher due to non-reporting)
Learning disabilities or reading problems
ADHD, Dyslexia or behavior problems
General population, including gifted
Head injuries, concussion or whiplash
Explore the condition further through video
An essential summary from the Irlen Syndrome Foundation.
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Helen Irlen demonstrates how colored reading overlays and colored lenses from the Irlen Institute can help dramatically with reading
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It's not Dyslexia if the letters or words move when you try to read them! Clinic Director Julie Yaxley helps a client using an Irlen reading overlay.
Clinic Director Julie Yaxley spreads awareness of Irlen Syndrome by explaining the populations that can be helped using the Irlen Method.
