The Irlen Assessment
What is Irlen?
Irlen® Syndrome is a type of visual or perceptual processing disorder. Someone with a visual or perceptual processing disorder has difficulty making sense of visual information. This is different from problems involving sight or vision. When an individual suffers from Irlen Syndrome, their brain has difficulty processing certain wavelengths of light. In this way, light (especially bright and fluorescent lighting) becomes a stressor on the brain. This stress causes certain parts of the brain (e.g., the visual cortex) to become overactive. It is this over-activity and inability to effectively process visual stimuli that creates a variety of visual, physical, cognitive, emotional, and neurological symptoms.
Irlen® Syndrome can impact children and adults identified with reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), discipline problems, headaches and migraines, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The symptoms of Irlen Syndrome are wide-ranging, but our technology focuses on one core problem: the brain’s inability to process visual information. You don’t have to have a diagnosed reading or learning problem to benefit from the Irlen Method.
The Irlen® Method is non-invasive technology that uses colored overlays and filters to improve the brain’s ability to process visual information. This method has been scientifically proven to successfully correct the processing problems associated with Irlen Syndrome. This video provides a description of what Irlen is.
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​Wearing the wrong color can actually cause or worsen your problems. The testing to identify your correct colored glasses can only be conducted by Certified Irlen Diagnosticians/Clinics. The Irlen Method is a two-step process: problem identification and color identification.
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If you would like to discuss Irlen or have questions you can call 704-651-5767. If you think you might be a candidate for the Irlen® Method you can take the self-test below and return to Beverley Furrow at leverage.edservices@gmail.com.