Amazing Research Findings from the Last 10 Years There’s been a lot of really interesting research about Irlen Syndrome and the use of color as an intervention conducted over the last ten years. Here are some amazing research findings you might not know about that have been reported in scientific … Continue reading
ISAW 2020: Raising Worldwide Awareness of Irlen Syndrome
Amidst a global pandemic and a looming US presidential election, Irlen Syndrome became the topic of conversation during the third week in October in 2020. This was the 7th annual Irlen Syndrome Awareness Week, an opportunity for Irlen sufferers, advocates, and professionals around the world to share information about Irlen … Continue reading
Reading Slower Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
Reading rate shouldn’t be the end-all-be-all when it comes to determining improvement in reading performance, especially for children with Irlen Syndrome, and here’s why… Good Reading Is More Than Speed Many people believe that faster reading means better reading, and many experts will use a measure of reading rate (or speed) … Continue reading
The Reason My Wickedly Smart Girl Couldn’t Remember Sight Words
This guest blog post is written mom, physician, and philanthropist, Dr. Elizabeth Turner. Dr. Turner has two Irlen children whose lives were changed by Irlen Spectral Filters and who have created a way to help others by paying it forward with their new charity, KidScholly. This is their story… I … Continue reading
When Picture Books Turn to Chapter Books, Watch for Warning Signs of Irlen Syndrome
The start of a new school year brings with it anticipation and excitement. Kids everywhere are shouting, “Who will my teacher be? What friends will be in my class? What should I wear on the first day of school?!” But the first day of school can also bring apprehension, resistance, and trepidation. “What … Continue reading
That’s Right Folks, Dyslexia Isn’t Related to Eyesight
Dyslexia isn’t related to eyesight. Didn’t we already know that? We felt compelled to write a post that directly addresses some new research that came out in the United Kingdom and was subsequently reported by the BBC this week, causing a firestorm of supposed ah-ha moments and subsequent mudslinging. If … Continue reading
The Irlen Method vs. Other Types of Color Interventions
Not all colors are created equal. This is a simple statement, but very true when it comes to what makes Irlen Spectral Filters and Colored Overlays different from other available colored glasses and overlays. Irlen® is the original creator of color treatments for perceptual processing difficulties, and the Irlen Method is … Continue reading
Do I Have Dyslexia or Irlen Syndrome?
Lots of people ask us, “what’s the difference between Irlen Syndrome and Dyslexia?” Many of the symptoms can be similar, so how do you know which problem you really have? Well, first, let’s define Dyslexia. According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to … Continue reading