VISUAL-PROCESSING-NEUROLOGIC

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WE ARE A CERTIFIED IRLEN CENTER

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• Irlen Syndrome (Scotopic Sensitivity)

  • ​Traumatic Brain Injuries, Head Injuries, Concussions, and Whiplash:                (35% of people suffering from these conditions have the following symptoms which can be helped)

    • Reading. Problems reading because of a change in clarity or stability of the print.

    • Sustained Attention and Concentration. Problems with ease and comfort reading and doing other visual activities

    • Light Sensitivity. Individuals become light sensitive. This makes going outside, being in bright lighting or fluorescent lighting, and driving at night uncomfortable or stressful.

    • Physical Symptoms. Experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, anxiety, irritability, or stomachaches. The severity of these physical symptoms is often increased by sunlight, bright lighting, reading, and other visually-intensive activities.

    • Depth Perception. Problems with activities that require the ability to judge depth or spatial relationships.

    • Fatigue. A general sense of being tired and fatigued.

    • Neurological Problems. Light-induced seizures, tremors, or other similar problems.

  • Psychological, Medical, and Visual Problems:

    • PTSD

    • Low Vision/Visually Impaired

    • Light-Induced Epilepsy

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Strokes

    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    • Auto-Immune Diseases

    • Parkinson's Disease

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Cerebral Palsy

    • Fibromyalgia

    • Viral Illnesses

    • Tourette Syndrome

    • Lyme Disease-related neurologic conditions

    • Agoraphobia

  • Light Sensitivity:

    • Bothered by glare, fluorescent lights, bright lights, sunlight and sometimes lights at night

    • Some individuals experience physical symptoms and feel tired, sleepy, dizzy, anxious, or irritable. Others experience headaches, mood changes, restlessness or have difficulty staying focused, especially with bright or fluorescent lights.

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/HD):

    • Problems concentrating when reading or writing

    • Easily distracted when reading or writing

    • Distracted when under fluorescent lights

    • Daydreams in class

    • Problems staying on task with academic work

    • Problems starting academic tasks

  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome:                                                          (Approximately 50% of those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome have the following types of difficulties which can be helped by the Irlen Method)

    • Looks in a series of short glances

    • Looks away from visual targets

    • Squints or looks down

    • Finger flicks

    • Sideway glances

    • Poor eye contact

    • Rubs or pushes on eyes

    • Mesmerized by colors, patterns, or light

    • Behavior changes in bright lights or sunlight

    • Poor spatial or body awareness

    • Light sensitivity

    • Difficulties with stairs, escalators, or catching balls

    • Poor small or gross motor coordination

  • Gifted and Average Students with Good Reading Skills:

    • Spend longer to complete homework

    • Physical complaints of headaches, strain, or tiredness when reading or at school

    • Avoids reading or reading for pleasure

    • Does poorly on timed tests or standardized tests

    • Unable to keep up with reading assignments

    • Reads beginning and summaries rather than the entire chapter

    • Listens in class rather than doing the assigned reading

    • Finds it easier to learn from discussion than reading

    • Works hard to get grades but feels that s/he is brighter than grades indicate

    • Considered lazy or unmotivated. Told they could do better if tried harder

    • 12-14% can be helped by the Irlen Method

  • Reading Problems, Dyslexia, and Learning Difficulties:

    • Reading is difficult and cannot use their reading skills or learn basic reading skills

    • Problems with flow, fluency, and comprehension

    • 46% of this population can be helped by the Irlen Method

    • Other problems may exist and instruction or remediation may be necessary

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