Irlen Syndrome: Does maturation help with reading?

Irlen Syndrome: Does maturation help with reading?: "The amount of required reading increases each year for children in school. A proficient reader can usually handle those increases. But for p..."

Does maturation help with reading?

The amount of required reading increases each year for children in school. A proficient reader can usually handle those increases. But for people who are spectrally sensitive, the obstacle to efficient reading is always them. It doesn't change. Their skills, the length of time they can read, and their efficiency do not improve as they mature. No matter how much they try to work on their reading, they can't improve. (Helen Irlen)

Irlen Syndrome: Interview with a student with Irlen Syndrome

Irlen Syndrome: Interview with a student with Irlen Syndrome: "Visit this YouTube link to see an interview on abc4 News with Drew, a student with Irlen who talks about what it was like before he got the ..."

Interview with a student with Irlen Syndrome

Visit this YouTube link to see an interview on abc4 News with Drew, a student with Irlen who talks about what it was like before he got the Irlen filters and how his life is so different now with the glasses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyyLW7gsfjQ&feature=related

Irlen Syndrome: Agencies that Officially Recognise the Irlen Metho...

Irlen Syndrome: Agencies that Officially Recognise the Irlen Metho...: "The following are a sampling of agencies which have officially recognized the Irlen Method: Recording for the Blind, SAT, ACT, LSAT, Illinoi..."

Agencies that Officially Recognise the Irlen Method

The following are a sampling of agencies which have officially recognized the Irlen Method: Recording for the Blind, SAT, ACT, LSAT, Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services, Indiana Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Michigan Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Texas Commission for the Blind, Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Wisconsin Vocational Rehabilitation.

In Australia, the following are a sampling of agencies which have officially recognized the Irlen Method: Department of Employment, Education & Training, Departments of Army, Navy and Air Force, Board of Studies-NSW, Board of Secondary Education-WA, Department of Children’s Services-WA, Commonwealth Employment Service (CES), Department of Rehabilitation, and Technical and Further Education (TAFE).

http://www.dyslexiaservices.com.au/

Helen Irlen talking on blogtalk radio about the Irlen Method

Should you wish to listen to the podcast of Helen Irlen on BlogTalkRadio,
please visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/colortherapy. Scroll down until
you see Feature Episodes on the right column. Go to the bottom of this gray
colored section and press "Play." There will be 3 minutes of music before
the interview starts. Please tweet this or share this with others who need
to know about the Irlen Method. This may only be available for the next few
days.

Irlen Syndrome: Reading by the Colours

Irlen Syndrome: Reading by the Colours: "Millions of adults and children around the world have difficulty reading words on a page. Individuals with SSS - Scotopic Sensitivity Syndro..."

Reading by the Colours

Millions of adults and children around the world have difficulty reading words on a page. Individuals with SSS - Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, perceive the world differently as a result of a sensitivity to certain wavelengths of light. Light is the basic component of the perceptual system . SSS is not a definitive answer for individuals with reading difficulties, but it's certainly worth investigating.
http://www.dyslexiaservices.com.au/

Irlen Syndrome: This is why we do what we do!

Irlen Syndrome: This is why we do what we do!: "I have been working with a student from my school for many years now, trying various reading interventions that have not been as succe..."

This is why we do what we do!

I have been working with a student from my school for many years now, trying various reading interventions that have not been as successful as I had hoped. It is so wonderful when finally, you are able to make a diagnosis for these children and be able to hear them reading in a phrased and fluent way. It is so humbling when families are appreciative of everything that you do...

What is the best coloured paper to use for individuals with Irlen Syndrome?

The Irlen/Dyslexia Centre in Australia recommends using light blue Reflex paper for handouts and worksheets. This helps reduce stress, fatigue and headaches for people with Irlen Syndrome. Individuals with Irlen Syndrome see the printed page differently from those with normal vision and must constantly adapt to distortions appearing on the printed page. Using a light blue coloured paper may assist individuals when reading words on a page.