Why Your Bright Child

is Struggling to Read

Is your child being told, "You could do better if you just try harder"?

Does your child seem unmotivated and find excuses to not study or avoid reading?

Is your child acting out and exhibiting poor behavior in school?

Have you run out of answers to why your child is not achieving to his or her potential?

Your child may be suffering from IRLEN SYNDROME symptoms and there is a solution.

Discover the symptoms and be informed to take the necessary next steps toward relief!

Cindy Miller

Certified Irlen Screener of

Northern Colorado

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Know What to Look for:

Light sensitivity
Slow and inefficient reading
Poor reading comprehension
Reduced ability to read continuously
Headaches and migraines
Attention and Concentration Problems
Motivation and Productivity Problems
Mood Changes, Irritability and Restlessness
Strain and fatigue
Problems with Depth Perception
Print or Environmental Distortion

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The Irlen Method

Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, is a visual processing problem, where certain colors of the light spectrum tend to irritate the brain. It is not a problem with the eyes. It is a problem with the way the brain processes visual information. People with Irlen Syndrome commonly experience light sensitivity, fatigue, eye strain, difficulty with reading, math and writing due to print distortions where letters and numbers on a printed page can appear to move in different ways. Individuals with Irlen Syndrome perceive teh printed page and sometimes their environment differently. They must constantly compensate and adapt and often are unaware of the energy and effort they are putting in, never understanding why everything feels so difficult.

Developed and patented by Educational Psychologist, Helen Irlen. The Irlen method can be used to assess and manage symptoms of Irlen in two ways.

1) Colored overlays can be used to increase eye comfort and decrease distortions on the printed page.

2) Tinted glasses or contacts can be used to improve both reading ability and visual perception of one's environment.

The use of the two methods are used in the screening to meet individual specific needs. As an Irlen syndrome candidate myself, I can answer any questions and create awareness on how to cope with this often debilitating condition.

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Stop the Struggle

Find the Answers

For some children, poor behavior, anger, and acting out is not necessarily an emotional problem or an act of will. It could be an indicatior of something else. The child or an adult may be suffering from Irlen Syndrome. Formerly known as Scotopic Sensitivity. Irlen syndrome is a visual perception dysfunction that is oftern misdianosed as ADD, ADHD or other learning disabilities and is a hereditary condition that runs in families. Because it is a type of perceptual dysfunction rather than a visual acuity problem, it cannot be detected in a routine eye exam. It is possible to have 20/20 vision and still not be able to see the printed page without distortions or copy words accurately. The problem lies in the brain and is the result of how the nervous system codes and decodes visual information. A part of the Irlen sufferer's brain has a difficult time processing a full spectrum of light, whether on a page, a computer screen, a vertical surface or in the environment.

At least 14% of the general population has Irlen Syndrome without ever knowing it. You may just know that something isn't quite right. These children are the ones who read only in dim light; wear sunglasses indoors and out; get headaches or become nauseated under flourescent lights; can't track scrolling print on a computer;fall up and down stairs; routinely walk into other people paths and get hit in the face when catching a ball.

****taken from the Irlen Clinic brochure "Why Your Bright Child Can't Read" by Judith Albright, an EFT Practioner and certified Irlen Screener.

The only way to test for Irlen Syndrome is through a trained Irlen Screener. If you or your child has Irlen Syndrome, the Irlen Method can assist with decreasing the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome and increase academic achievement and reading performance. Approximately 46% of those with reading problems, AD/HD, LD or dyslexia can be helped with use of the Irlen Method, as well as individual who are seen as underachievers with behavioral, attitudinal or emotional problems.

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Empower Your Child to Achieve

When a child has Irlen Syndrome, the child does not progress by trying harder or by focusing on improving reading skills. Problems will continue until the barrier of Irlen Syndrome is reduced or removed. When the barrier of Irlen symptoms is removed, the child is able to progress in learning to read; thus, empowering your child to succeed. An assessment can be made to rule out Irlen Syndrome. Make an appointment today and find a simple solution that will empower your child to achieve.

Correcting Irlen Syndrome with this non-invasive treatment can lead to improved comprehension, motivation, self-esteem, and academic/work performance. And the results are often immediate and dramatic.

To be screened for this condition, it is important to visit a certified Irlen Screener to determine the right treatment for you. Screening involves a 2-step process:

Step 1: In the first session, a screener will determine the severity of your condition and will identify which color of the overlay will provide the most benefit for you. Generally, you will receive a color overlay—basically, a plastic sheet that you can place over a page with writing on it—so you can gauge the level of improvement. Only those with moderate to severe Irlen Syndrome need to proceed to step 2.

Step 2: In the second part of the screening, you will try various tints of that color to determine which wavelengths of light your brain has trouble processing. Through this process, a unique tint that is personalized to your needs will be created. Your personalized color will be worn as glasses or contact lenses.

It’s important to understand that wearing colored glasses that are the wrong color could make your symptoms worse. This is why it is critical to see a certified Irlen Screener.

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Irlen Testimonials

Jeremiah James is a 23-year old male who came to me for a screening. Jeremiah has suffered from chronic headaches and states "He saw funny things while reading". Jeremiah's results showed that he suffered from severe Irlen syndrome symptoms which was causing his reading difficulties and discomfort. He was given a blue-gray overlay that help relieve his symptoms and discomfort. The overlay helped Jeremiah see words they way they should look giving validation that he was neither lazy or dumb. Jeremiah has since recieved a second assesment for the Irlen filtered glasses and is now living headache free. He describes his experience as "life changing" and recommends that anyone suffering from Irlen screening not to hesitate in recieving one. The screening creates awareness and understanding as well as relief from Irlen symptoms with such a simple solution. Jeremiah is now experiencing a improved quality of life and reading many books.

Since I got my filters, I have not had any headaches and feel alive. My mind, body and soul are all one step closer to being together, thanks to discovering about Irlen syndrome!

- Jeremiah James

Why Your Bright Child

is Struggling to Read

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Know What to Look for:

Light sensitivity

Slow and inefficient reading

Poor reading comprehension

Reduced ability to read continuously

Headaches and migraines

Attention and Concentration Problems

Motivation and Productivity Problems

Mood Changes, Irritability and Restlessness

Strain and fatigue

Problems with Depth Perception

Print or Environmental Distortion

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