What is Irlen Syndrome?

Irlen Syndrome (also referred to at times as Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, and Visual Stress) is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. This problem can run in families and is not currently identified by other standardised educational or medical tests.

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Irlen Syndrome can affect many different areas, including:

• Academic and work performance

• Behavior

• Attention

• Ability to sit still

• Concentration

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This problem can manifest itself differently for each individual. This problem is not remediable and is often a lifetime barrier to learning and performance. If you suffer from any of the following, Irlen Syndrome might be your problem:

• Print looks different

• Environment looks different

• Slow or inefficient reading

• Poor comprehension

• Eye strain

• Fatigue

• Headaches

• Difficulty with math computation

• Difficulty copying

• Difficulty reading music

• Poor sports performance

• Poor depth-perception

• Low motivation

• Low self-esteem

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Source: www.irlen.com