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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Aug 5, 2005 9:29 pm
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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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Dear Law, I've just found this chat room too. I've got Irlens and was diagnosed nearly 2 years ago. My tint is very dark so if all the colour filters had been...
Hello, I am a new member. My nine year old son has recently been diagnosed with irlen syndrome. I've known something was wrong since about the age of 4 but...
Jo, My son and I have Irlen syndrome and wear Irlen lenses. My husband, a speech pathologist (speech therapist), and I are Irlen screeners (screeners don't do...
Julie M. Evans
julie@...
Nov 4, 2005 7:40 pm
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Thank you very much for replying. As you have guessed I live in England. The school have a copy of the report and recommendations from the Irlen Centre...
Hi Tim, I am glad you figured out how to wear the tints successfully on your contacts and glasses. I will keep your tip in mind when I go in for another...
I am desperately in need of help to convince my child's school that she needs to be accomodated. I live in a state that does not officially recognize SSS or...
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