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Irlen® Syndrome
What is it?
Irlen® Syndrome is a perceptual dysfunction which affects both children and adults of all ages and abilities.
Some statistics are that:
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12% of the general population are affected by Irlen® Syndrome, and up to 47% of these also have disabilities such as dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia and much more.
Symptoms can include:
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Light sensitivity
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Difficulty judging distance
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Eye strain and headaches
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Contrast and color sensitivity
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Inefficient reading
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Distortions of print
It is important to remember that Irlen® Syndrome is not caused by a problem with the eyes, but by the way the brain interprets the visual information sent from the eyes. Please refer to https://irlen.com/ for more information.
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