If you've been writing or saying "Irlens Syndrome or Irlen's Syndrome" you've been doing it wrong! Irlen Syndrome was discovered by Helen Irlen in the early 1980s. She named the condition Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, but many years later, the ...Continue reading
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A Surprise Cause of Academic Challenges
Learning is a complex, multifaceted process. When your child is having challenges in school, it can be difficult to pinpoint why. Trouble with visual processing is a major factor easily missed by both families and professionals because it is not well ...Continue reading
Is it ADHD or Irlen Syndrome? Or Both?
Is it ADHD or Irlen Syndrome? Or Both?
How Visual Saccadic Impairment Affects Learning
Saccadic movement, more commonly known as saccades, is the ability of the eyes to move in synchrony from point A to point B rapidly without deviating from the path. Impaired saccadic movement is when the eyes do not move together in a designated ...Continue reading
How to Prevent Your Child From Falling Through the Cracks
Falling through the cracks simply means falling behind when everyone else is moving forward. With teachers being more taxed than ever before, the risk of students falling through the cracks is on the rise. The education system expects a ...Continue reading
What is Visual Snow?
You’re watching a program on an older television, and soon, it’s overtaken by static. This is what someone with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) experiences regularly. VSS is a rare neurological disorder where the entire visual field is obstructed by small ...Continue reading
How to Request a Psychoeducational Evaluation From Your School District
Psychoeducational assessments are essential in determining a child’s eligibility for special education and related services. Typically, standardized testing evaluates a student’s background, cognitive functioning, processing, academic functioning, ...Continue reading
Using Colored Overlays on State Standardized Tests and College Boards
For students who regularly use colored overlays in the classroom to address visual stress and visual processing problems, there are often questions and anxiety about whether they will be allowed to use this assistive technology on state and ...Continue reading