Read both articles and render a self-assessment of what you believe it means. It is unfair to give you only one side of the story, either way so I give you the...
Greetings... just found this group. I've been screened for Irlen syndrome this year and appear to have it; though they still don't get rid of all my visual ...
Hi Nathan, It is so nice to hear from you again Nathan. I have been struggling with my health as I have another diagnosis: Post Concussion Syndrome, and it...
Hi Cody, Welcome, boy, do I know what you mean about visual problems with letters, words, paragraphs. I knew that I had sustained injury to my CNS in an auto...
Welcome to all of our new members. Please feel free to post any questions or share your thoughts. We would love to hear from each of you. Sharing helps each...
Hi Nathan, I have tryed to contact him four times with no response, I am forced to take this outside of his office. I will let you know how it all works out....
Hey everyone! I'm a new member, and am so thankful I found this group. My nine year old son has Irlens Syndrome, we found out when he started second grade. I...
It sounds like your son is a whole lot like me, extremely light sensitive. For me, overlays were very helpful, but Irlen filtered glasses are immeasurably...
You need to get your son's needs documented and into an IEP or 504 plan so the help will follow him year to year. ... From: "hopefordyslexia"...
Julie M. Evans
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Thanks! I do know of a diagnostician in Austin, the only problem being is the expense. I am a single mom of three and on a limited budget. And there is really...
He is currently under 504, as he does not qualify for spec. ed. The principle wanted to keep him regular ed, because according to her, he could still get his ...
Hi Kelsey, One thing that has helped me (but I am an adult) is to explain to people that one of your son's Irlens Syndrome is like being blind. I can't see...
My son is SSS and is very tunnel visioned when it comes to reading only...He does not have the filters. My question is.....do the filter lens help in this...
My son is also SSS plus dyslexia and dysgraphia. He does not have the lenses, just the overlay. The screener told us he was a very good candidate for the flter...
I am from Tx also.....Mauriceville,TX....where are you from......how old is your son and who found out that he has SSS. We changed school districts last year...
We are in Bandera, near San Antonio. My son has just turned 9 and has started the 4th grade. My ex-husband is a teacher at a nearby district, and after seeing...
I see it's been said over and over again, here, but I'm going to say it, again! I'M SO GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS SITE AND ALL OF YOU:)! Just this weekend I...
Jenny, I am so glad for your family. That book made a major difference in ours, too! If you go to there should be a place where you can find screeners and...
Hello everone. I found out I had SSS over 20 years ago and have since then found out that my Grandmother, Mother, Me, and now my Daughter has this too. I was...
So glad you found us. I know that The Irlen Institute can now add Irlen filters to contact lenses. You will need to contact The Irlen Institute for the...
Hi Tesa, How is you son doing? Has he gotten any more help with his color overlays? I also have 20/20, need to get planos in regular glasses or when I used...
Hi Jenny, Good book you read, I was lucky to have Helen sign mine, it was in paper back, does anyone know if it comes in hardcover? Anyway, this is a late...
Hi Graycatsanddogs, I use to use contacts, but now I have gone back to using regular glasses, as I do not need to wear them indoors like before, but I need to...
Hi everyone! Just a question. Does anyone know if there is any financial help available for getting the filter lenses? Dr. Johnson is going to be in our area...
Hi Kelcey, No I am not aware of any financial help. The only person who may be able to provide this information would be someone at the Helen Irlen Institute....
Possible financial help: Lions Clubs (which helps with vision-related expenses, often paying for vision testing and regular glasses) help in some locations....
Julie M. Evans
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Oct 13, 2005 7:04 pm
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Learning Center holds screenings Mid-Valley Learning Center is holding its second annual Make a Difference Day Celebration by giving free screenings for...
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