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
Here 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 to have a detailed assessment.
For Irlen Clinics in other areas of Australia, you should visit the website of the Australasian Association of Irlen Consultants.
Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle is a NDIS Registered Provider (#4050012024) supporting children who are struggling at school for no apparent reason.
02 4955 6904
9am to 4pm
Appointments only
Suite 3, 136 Nelson Street Wallsend NSW 2287