Irlen Syndrome
| September 17, 2009 | Posted by Brenda under ADD |
I had never heard of Irlen Syndrome until a few days ago when a woman named Amy Lombardo contacted me with some information. Amy tells me that many children who have ADHD and reading problems may be affected by Irlen Syndrome and that it is a condition that medical professionals and educators are largely unaware of.
Here is how Amy explains it:
The condition is called Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). Individuals with Irlen Syndrome have an extreme sensitivity to light that can lead to a number of difficulties, the most common of which are eye strain, migraines, headaches, reading problems, learning problems, poor depth perception, nausea, and fatigue. Many individuals with Irlen Syndrome are also diagnosed or misdiagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, or ADD. Approximately 12-14% of the population is affected by Irlen Syndrome, though many of these individuals don’t know it, or worse yet, are misdiagnosed with some other condition or even labeled as learning disabled.
Once an individual is properly tested for Irlen Syndrome, they can be treated with a non-invasive, patented technology that uses colored overlays and filters to improve the brain’s ability to process visual information. The relief of symptoms is almost always immediate. This method, the Irlen Method, is the only method scientifically proven to successfully correct the processing problems associated with Irlen Syndrome. This treatment was first created in 1980 and is now being used to help migraine and headache sufferers, children with reading and learning problems, dyslexics, and many more individuals in over 42 countries worldwide.
Amy was also kind enough to provide me with some resources for further information, including a link to a report that Peter Jennings did for the World News. I have included those links below.
Peter Jennings Reports on Irlen Syndrome on World News: http://irlen.com/index.php?s=videos
Do you Have Irlen Syndrome? Self Test: http://irlen.com/index.php?s=selftests
Irlen Syndrome: A Teen’s Summary: a brief but very engaging video on You Tube about Irlen syndrome, its symptoms, and the solution. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N5qbMFtKQ4
I am very intrigued by Irlen Syndrome and intend to do further research. I’m starting to wonder if at least one of my own children may have it. Next time, I’ll share my thoughts.
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