Read reports of results at IRLEN.COM
Brain Imaging Studies of Irlen Syndrome
April 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Go to several sources at THIS LINK.
Books For Children Introduce Them to Irlen Syndrome Symptoms and Irlen Filters
April 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A 24 page book is “Bratty-Cat, Blinky-Roo, and Snooze-Bear” by Susan R. Smith. It is not available from Amazon; it is available from www.irlen.com.The second book is “Jamie Lee and the Magic Glasses” by Jay Luthy. I recommend this book highly. It is excellent for sharing in front of a classroom or a child can be allowed to read it to learn about Irlen Syndrome. It is printed in a large format with big print and is very colorful.
Coloured Overlays and Coloured Lenses: Frequently Asked Questions
April 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Read an extensive list of answers via an English source (note the English spelling) at THIS LINK
See information on Irlen patents for Irlen filter lenses as well.
For background read about camera filters on Wikipedia.
If You are Plagued by Dizziness, Migraine Headaches or Double Vision as Some Irlen Clients Are
March 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
and you consume nutrasweet; stop! I am a pharmacist. Once a sweet older lady named Polene Linnenkugel had fallen in her tub. I went out on a limb and asked “Do you drink diet pop?” The answer was yes! She stopped, and her dizziness ended. If you suffer from migraine headaches you should eliminate Nutrasweet (aspartame). It can also lead to vision problems including double vision. Note that double vision is sometimes a complaint among those with unresolved Irlen Syndrome.
Connections Between Irlen Syndrome and Other Medical Conditions According to the Amen Clinic
March 19, 2008 By 3 Comments
Amen Clinics and Brain Scans
The Amen Clinics have amassed the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behaviour, more than 21,000. The brain is involved in everything we do. The clinics include screening for Irlen Syndrome in their assessments and testing. Dr. Robert Dobrin describes below the links he has found between Irlen Syndrome and a range of conditions. This is further evidence that Irlen Syndrome needs to be better understood by professionals and that testing for Irlen Syndrome needs to be incorporated into standard testing procedures.
“The Irlen Syndrome represents an intriguing and controversial spectrum of symptoms that remain invisible to most clinicians. During the last 32 months at the Amen Clinic, I have confirmed diagnosis of approximately 210 patients with Irlen Syndrome. Irlen Syndrome, depending on the severity and presence of co-existing disorders, contributed to anxiety, with a resulting spectrum of fatigue, irritability, and vulnerability with a diminished cognitive reserve.
Irlen Syndrome should be expected within the following clinical composites:
- Bipolar Spectrum Disorder
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Reactive Attachment Disorders
- Migraine
- Mood Disorder Spectrum
- Recurrent Automobile Accidents
- Excessive Daytime Fatigue
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- quoted from Robert Dobrin, M.D., F.A.A.P.
- To see a comprehensive list of conditions that can be helped by resolving Irlen Syndrome go to the official Irlen website and scroll down.
- Have you found one of these connections to Irlen Syndrome in your family? Please comment.
I asked Helen Irlen “Comment on the role of heredity with Irlen Syndrome”
February 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I said “I know from experience that our son, Ryan, inherited it from me. Do you know if mothers can transmit it as well?”
Her response: “The majority of the individuals we see at Irlen Institute/Clinics have Irlen Syndrome as a result of heredity. Individuals can acquire symptoms similar to Irlen Syndrome and benefit from the Irlen Method for various reasons: TBI, head injury, concussion, whiplash, autoimmune diseases, etc. Please check the “Who We Can Help” section of www.irlen.com for a partial list of these conditions. Although Irlen Syndrome is usually an inherited condition, it can be inherited from either the male or the female. The condition is not sex linked and all research indicates that it occurs equally in males and females.” One study of 751 children with Irlen Syndrome found that 84% had at least one parent with Irlen Syndrome. This leads me to expect that when I find a possible Irlen client I have probably found a family that experiences similar symptoms indicating
Irlen Syndrome. Do you see traits within your family indicating that you may share this with other family members? Perhaps someone was diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, or there may be symptoms of migraine headaches.
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.
The World of Misperception-Irlen Colored Filters by Helen Irlen, M.A.
January 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Read about real client’s situations in this profile from the expert herself.
The Benefit of Treatment of Irlen Syndrome is Illustrated by a SPECT Brainscan taken by Dr. Daniel Amen in California
January 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Daniel Amen is world famous. This Spect scan shows before and after wearing Irlen filter lenses.
The Amen Clinics have amassed the worlds largest database of brain scans related to behavior, more than 21,000. The brain is involved in everything we do. The clinics include screening for Irlen Syndrome in their assessments and testing. Dr. Robert Dobrin describes below the links he has found between Irlen Syndrome and a range of conditions. This is further evidence that Irlen Syndrome needs to be better understood by professionals and that testing for Irlen Syndrome needs to be incorporated into standard testing procedures.
“The Irlen Syndrome represents an intriguing and controversial spectrum of symptoms that remain invisible to most clinicians. During 32 months at the Amen Clinic, I have confirmed diagnosis of approximately 210 patients with Irlen Syndrome.”