Stress & Anxiety

Irlen Syndrome can lead to low confidence, fatigue, physical discomfort and increasing levels of under achievement.

The individual can exhibit various symptoms ranging from depression, fatigue, sleep problems, eating disorders and panic attack, to behavioural problems and distress

Reading

Irlen Syndrome is not a reading difficulty. Even though some with Irlen Syndrome do have a problem with reading. Prior to testing for dyslexia, an Irlen assessment should be carried out  as some of the problems may be  due to Irlen Syndrome.

If the letters and words on a page blur or move, then reading and writing will be affected.  Irlen Syndrome is easily remediated. These symptoms are not dyslexia nor dyslexic tendencies.

Irlen Syndrome can exist in addition to the problems that are experienced by those suffering from Dylsexia (problems with the written word), Dyscalculia (number identification), Dyspraxia ( clumsy child syndrome), Dysphasia (difficulty with using and understanding language), and Dysgraphia (problems writing).

Self-tests

The full diagnostic process consists of screening to check if a client has Irlen Syndrome and if the Irlen method will help them. This can lead on to a full diagnostic session and Irlen spectral filters.

Irlen East has a network of Irlen qualified screeners throughout East Anglian counties.

The self test page will help you find how Irlen Syndrome can impinge on the quality of life

Simulations

A sample of disturbances that some individuals have described with Irlen Syndrome before having Irlen tinted  spectral filter lenses

Benefit of Irlen Method

Irlen Syndrome is not a vision problem in the accepted sense and sufferers  often have no difficulty with reading.

Irlen Syndrome is a complex condition which causes stress to the individual resulting in a variety of problems.