Welcome to the Irlen Center of Connecticut
The Irlen Method provides a unique service for some children and adults identified with reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), discipline problems, headaches and migraines, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The symptoms of Irlen Syndrome are wide-ranging, but our technology focuses on one core problem: the brain’s inability to process visual information. You don’t have to have a diagnosed reading or learning problem to benefit from the Irlen Method. Even good readers and gifted students can be helped. 12-14% of the general population can be helped by the Irlen Method.
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What is Irlen Syndrome?
Irlen Syndrome is not an optical problem rather a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. When a person has Irlen Syndrome, their brain becomes overactive when exposed to certain wavelengths of light. This overactivity causes symptoms beyond the visual distortions which can include: print or environment looks different, slow or inefficient reading, poor comprehension, eye strain, fatigue, headaches and more.
Spaces joining into rivers of white
Irlen Syndrome
Text moving and jiggling
Letters fading and the white glaring through
Who We Help
The Irlen Method provides a unique service for some children and adults identified with reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), discipline problems, headaches and migraines, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The symptoms of Irlen Syndrome are wide-ranging, but our technology focuses on one core problem: the brain’s inability to process visual information. You don’t have to have a diagnosed reading or learning problem to benefit from the Irlen Method. Even good readers and gifted students can be helped. 12-14% of the general population can be helped by the Irlen Method.
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Success Stories
“If I had to describe the effect of Irlen on my life in one word I would say empowerment. I can focus on work tasks while animated conversation is pursued in the background without losing my place. I can read for hours instead of half hour stints at a time. Irlen has been a game changer in my life! Thank you for the fantastic job you do at Irlen.”