It is important to know that there are a number of different definitions of dyslexia according to where you find the information. NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list.
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it does not only affect these skills. Dyslexia is actually about information processing.
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterised by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. “
Researchers concluded that dyslexia is a difficulty in learning to decode (read aloud) and to spell. DSM5 classifies dyslexia as one form of neurodevelopmental disorder.
The distortions below can create a difficulty in reading and writing and can cause the symptoms associated with dyslexia.
“Even with perfect eyesight, what we see can be dysfunctional because of faulty brain processing of that which is seen by normal eyes. Abnormal Visual Processing as well as auditory processing disorders eventually lead directly to learning disorders in children and young adults”.
Reference: https://doi.org/10.1097/icu.0b013e32835720e2
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the meaning of DYSLEXIA is “a disorder involving difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters and other symbols”.
Irlen Syndrome is the result of a sensitivity to particular wavelengths of light. This is different for each individual and causes perceptual difficulties when looking at black symbols, print or numbers on white background. It was discovered over twenty years ago by Helen Irlen, a psychologist from California. More information about Irlen Syndrome can be found at www.irlen.com
Below is a simple quiz that you can do to determine if you might be suffering from the visual perception problem called Irlen Syndrome. If you answered yes to more than 4 of these questions, then it suggests that you may have Irlen Syndrome and that you should consider contacting us via the link at the bottom of the page to have a detailed assessment.
Or you can take the full self-test
For Irlen Clinics in other areas of Australia, you should visit the website of the Australasian Association of Irlen Consultants.
