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
Irlen International Conference 2015 Unveils Cutting-Edge Research
The 12th Irlen International Conference has just come to a close, and boy, did we learn a lot! Helen Irlen kicked off the five day event in Houston, Texas with two days of master training for Irlen Diagnosticians from around the world. Updating them on the latest diagnostic protocols and … Continue reading
Lingering Effects After Brain Injury, Concussion, and Whiplash: You Don’t Have To Live Like That
We’ve been talking a lot lately about all the work Irlen is doing with US military and veteran TBI victims, and you might wonder why. Well, a US Marine who suffers a combat-related brain injury is no different than a 5th grader who gets a concussion on the soccer field, or … 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
Optimizing Brain Potential at the Bulletproof Biohacking Conference 2014
Holy cow! What a fantastic three days we just had at the Bulletproof Conference in Pasadena, California (September 26-28). If you don’t know about Bulletproof, you should. Bulletproof is the brainchild of Dave Asprey, a mastermind in utilizing the latest techniques to optimize the potential of both body and mind. … Continue reading
Mingling With 4-Star Generals and Technology Innovators
Oakley Headquarters, Foothill Ranch, CA Helen Irlen and Sandra Tosta from the Irlen Institute International Headquarters joined a long list of technology innovators, military leaders, and philanthropic representatives to discuss Veteran’s Issues surrounding recovery and rehabilitation at the Veteran’s Innovation Summit (VISIT) organized by the Infinite Hero Foundation. VISIT, held … Continue reading
Irlen Shares at Veterans Innovation Summit (VISIT)
September 15-16, 2014, representatives from Irlen will be participating in the Infinite Hero Foundation’s Veterans Innovation Summit for Investing and Technology (VISIT). More than 200 partners and thought leaders, committed to innovating and investing in current and future technology for military veterans and families, will be in attendance. Pioneers in science, technology, … 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