Irlen Dyslexia Clinic (Central West)

What is involved ? What do you do ? ... ?

First of all we try to pre-qualify clients by phone consultation and written material, so that clients coming for assessment have a good probability of being helped .

Session 1 – Assessment for Irlen Syndrome –  approx 1 hour

¨ At the first session we will ask a number of questions, to find out whether the client has the Irlen Syndrome. We will test to discover the client’s main symptoms. Then we  will try various acetates to see  which is the most helpful. The client can then try the preferred acetate for a month or so,  after which a second session can be arranged. There is no pressure to proceed further.

¨ In 82% of cases the Irlen Syndrome will also be seen in a parent or grandparent, so if     either parent has had similar concerns, it is best for that parent to attend, as we can probably find an acetate that would help this parent at the same time.

Session 2 – If at the end of the first hour the client wishes to go ahead with the provision of Irlen Tinted Lenses , either on the same day, or at a a later time, this takes a further 2 hours, sometimes on the same day, and sometimes on another day.

Is there any research to prove it works ... ?

You can find excellent information on this topic at aaic.org.au . This is the swebsite of the Australian Association of Irlen Consultants, of which I am a member.You sculd also consulot the Brain Scan Page

What would my optometrist think about this ?

I have visited all the optometrists in Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo (with the exception of one who is never available) and I have not found any optometrist who says he/she is against Helen Irlen’s work, Most of them have sent me referrals.

How can I know whether I might have the Irlen Syndrome  ... ?

There are several things you might do :

1. Ring the Bathurst Irlen Centre (02) 6331 3236 and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. We can also send you some literature, similar to that available at the Irlen.com web site, by either e-mail or "snail mail".

2. Try the self-test.

Or  try the the self diagnosis from

The Sydney Irlen Clinic web site.

What is the first step ... ?

1. Your should see an optometrist if you have not done so during the last  6 mths or so, then -

2. Ring to discuss an appointment for the first session.

How much does it cost ... ?

Charges : Irlen Clinics all have a policy of not listing charges on the Internet.

However. It will be my pleasure to let you know our very reasonable changes when you ring to discuss the needs of your child or yourself.

What are your qualifications ...?

Teaching

¨ Teacher’s Certificated (Balmain Teacher’s College

¨ Diploma Of Teaching Mitchell College Bathurst

¨ Twoyears Lecturing at Mitchell College, mainly in the Teaching of Reading.

¨ Thirty years experience as teacher, demonstration school teacher, deputy principal (12 years), and school principal.

¨ 10 years Principal of Kip McGrath Education Centres (first Kip McGrath franchise in Australia)

Irlen

¨ Trained by Dr Peter O’Connor

¨ In  service training by Helen Irlen in Singapore, and by Dr Greg Robinson in Newcastle.

¨ Recognised (by Helen Irlen)as a senior diagnostician after 18 years experience.

¨ Associated with the Irlen Institute

¨ Member of the Australasian Association of Irlen Consultants

About 1 in every 3 Irlen Clinicians throughout the world have a doctorate.