For the child labeled a lazy reader the trouble may actually be Irlen Syndrome, also called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). It is a visual perception problem in that certain frequencies of light do not pass through the optic nerve smoothly, becoming distorted before reaching the brain.

Some of the symptoms of SSS include: sensitivity to light or glossy paper; strain or fatigue while reading; reading slowly; poor depth perception such as having trouble catching a ball.

The good news is that through testing, certain colors of lenses in eye glasses may alleviate the symptoms.

Room Colors and Learning Disabilities
Vision Problems or Learning Disabilities?

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"Reading by the Colors" by Helen Irlen


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