Irlen Syndrome Assessment for Children & Adults

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What is Irlen Syndrome?

Irlen Syndrome is a distinct perceptual problem that impacts how the brain processes visual information and is not related to problems with the eyes themselves. People with Irlen Syndrome struggle to process the full range of spectral light, resulting in various challenges.

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Child and Adult Assessment

From 6 years old

£175

Includes:

  • Pre-screening questionnaires

  • Formal Assessment

  • Feedback Meeting with Irlen’s Assessor

  • Comprehensive Report

  • Recommendations and Resources

  • 1 overlay

Additional Consultancy

£90 per hour

May include:

  • Consultation with educators, legal professionals, employers, allied health professionals and families.

  • Bespoke target-setting

  • 1-1 session with speech and language therapist/ Irlen’s assessor using Irlen’s resources.

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  • Struggling to read comfortably, experiencing discomfort, or experiencing visual distortions when reading printed text, such as words moving or blurring.

  • Being particularly sensitive to light, which can lead to discomfort in brightly lit environments or under fluorescent lights.

  • Finding it difficult to concentrate on tasks, particularly those that involve reading or focusing on visual information.

  • Frequently experiencing eye strain, headaches, or physical discomfort when reading or looking at screens for extended periods.

  • Reading at a slower pace than expected for their age or grade level due to the need to reread text or process it slowly.

  • Struggling with patterns or colours, especially when they are in high contrast or involve certain colour combinations.

  • Difficulty understanding and retaining information from printed materials, which can hinder learning and academic performance.

  • Experiencing behavioural patterns related to reading or visual tasks, such as avoidance of reading or resistance to engaging in visual activities.

  • Expressing discomfort or unease when exposed to certain lighting conditions, such as bright sunlight or fluorescent lights.

Irlen Syndrome Indicators

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The Impact of Irlen Syndrome

  1. Distortions in the Environment: Individuals with Irlen Syndrome may experience distortions in their visual environment, making it difficult to perceive objects and scenes accurately.

  2. Distortions on Printed Material: When reading or looking at printed text, those with Irlen Syndrome may encounter distortions that affect their ability to process and comprehend the content.

  3. Physical and Behavioural Symptoms: The syndrome can manifest as physical and behavioural symptoms, potentially causing discomfort and hindering everyday activities.

Irlen Syndrome is often exacerbated by external factors, including lighting conditions, brightness, glare, high contrast, patterns, and colours. It can affect people of all ages.

The Irlen’s Method

  • All clients must ensure that they have had an eye test within the last 6 months.

  • The Irlen Method offers a non-invasive patented treatment that employs precision-tinted filters, which can be in the form of overlays or worn as glasses or contact lenses. These filters selectively reduce certain wavelengths of light, enabling the brain to process visual information correctly, mitigating distortions, and alleviating physical and behavioural symptoms.

  • Extensive research on Irlen Syndrome includes experimental controls and peer reviews. Additionally, studies at the cellular level of the brain's visual pathways have shed light on the mechanism by which Irlen Filters effectively address the syndrome's symptoms.

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