Read about his experience through the words of his sister at THIS LINK. Does your child experience this frustrating challenge? If so please leave a comment.
This 12 year old Australian boy saw words jump off the page before he received his Irlen lenses
February 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A couple of people I referred for testing picked too dark a tint, so I asked Helen Irlen to comment:
February 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Her reply:
“People do end up picking a tint which is too dark even though we keep trying to prevent this from happening. Most people with Irlen Syndrome associate bright with discomfort. We keep telling them during the tint session that with the right color things will still be bright BUT comfortable. Some individuals cannot trust this concept and end up with a dark tint. If they feel the tint is too dark, they can always send it back and have it modified to a lighter version. We also provide a “social” tint for those who need a dark tint. The social tint is not the optimal tint but is light enough so that people can see their eyes. Finally, people can get the tint in contact lenses.
I asked “If the client sends the lenses back when they are too dark what happens? Does the lab wash out some of the tint, or does the client have to send new lenses?”
Answer: “We realize that sometimes modifications are necessary and have made provision for this. A client needs to call his certified Irlen Clinic/diagnostician and let them know that the tint is too dark or not right. The lab is able to modify colors that are too light, too dark, or need to have another color added. The client will not need new lenses and the tint cost will be half the original tint cost.”
Helen Irlen, M.A. LMFT
Executive Director
Irlen Institute International Headquarters
Possible Migraine Triggers: Note that it is well-established that resolution of Irlen Syndrome can sometimes help resolve migraine headaches.
February 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Food triggers
Alcoholic beverages
Sodium nitrite-laden meat (eg, hot dogs, deli meats)
MSG (monosodium glutamate)
Aspartame (artificial sweetener, Nutrasweet)
Hunger (skipped meals or fasting)
Physical triggers
Too much or too little sleep
Head trauma
Physical exertion
Hormonal triggers
Menstruation (including premenstruation)
Psychological triggers
Stress
Poststress activity
Environmental triggers
Glare/bright flashing or flickering lights (includes fluourescent lights)
Weather changes
Strong odors (bad or good)
To take the Irlen Self-test for migraine headache sufferers go to THIS LINK.
If you have resolved your migraine headaches by employing the Irlen tint please leave a comment.
I recently attended a 90th Birthday party for my kindergarten teacher from 1947 in Dundee, Michigan, Virginia Mominee, and I told her I am reaching out on the Internet to families with learning disabled children. She replied “I am so glad you told me!” I was in her first class. She made us so comfortable.
February 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Power of Dyslexia (Video vignettes of famous dyslexics)
February 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Go to this video at THIS LINK
California, Canada and Australia are trying to outlaw incandescent lightbulbs;this has troublesome implications for at least 10-14% of the population
February 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Go to www.irlen.com to understand why we must fight this policy to avoid the deleterious effects that would be incurred by the Irlen population. Please add your name to the petition against this intrusive regulation! This issue is likely to become important to all of us if they get it approved!
Also see Donna Williams, autistic author’s, comments on this issue.