Further Information

Helen Irlen and Irlen Syndrome

Irlen International Newsletters

General Research Information

Information for Teachers

Information for Optometrists

Information for Psychologists

Information for Doctors


University of Sydney:
Paul Whiting PhD.
Irlen Coloured Filters for Reading: A Six-Year Follow-Up
How difficult can reading be?
AAIC Research Summary: Extensive Review December 2004
AAIC Research Summary: Update 2008

University of Newcastle:
Tribute to Greg Robinson PhD.
The Irlen Lens Program at the University of Newcastle
Conference Papers
Irlen Filters and Reading Strategies
The Interpretation of Emotion from Facial Expression
for Children with Visual Processing Problems
Biochemical Anomalies In People With Irlen Syndrome
Plasma Cholesterol Levels and Irlen Syndrome

University of Western Sydney
Opening all Options (a DETYA Initiative et al)
Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS) / Irlen Syndrome
Irlen Lenses
New South Wales Assessment and Diagnostic Services
Screening and referral guidelines

International Dyslexia Research and Discussion
Perceptual Dyslexia: Its effect on the military cadre and benefits of treatment (US Navy Study)
Department of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Current Research In Educational Psychology
Parenting a Child with LD or ADHD: Visual Processing Disorder

Australian Government Reports:
Irlen Syndrome: NSW State Parliament, 29 June 1999.
Dyslexia: NSW State Parliament, 3 Dec 2003.
ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Health, 15 Aug 2002.

Dyslexia Links:
Specific Learning Difficulties Association of New South Wales
Dyslexia Teaching Today (UK)
Information on Dyslexia (UK)
Auditory Processing Disorder in the UK

Helen Irlen:
The Irlen Institute

Avery Publishing Group:
Reading By The Colors  by Helen Irlen. (ISBN 0399527362)
This book can be borrowed from most public libraries. It can also be purchased through any bookstore or online at Barns & Noble.com