Irlen Screener Training Course

The next Screener Course will take place during the next school holidays and will run for two and a half days. Upon successful completion of the course each person will be eligible to receive a Screener’s Certificate signed by Professor Irlen and sent from The Irlen Institute in California. You will then be entitled to charge $66 per person for a screening. You may then refer clients to our clinic for further diagnostic assessment and prescription of Irlen coloured lenses.

The first day covers the technique and application of the Irlen Reading Perceptual Schedule (IRPS). The second day will cover the history of Scotopic Sensitivity Irlen Syndrome, medical research from around the world and appropriate reading strategies and remediation. Time will also be available to practice the IRPS, for questions and discussion.

On the third day, clients will be available for each person to complete a full screening under supervision. These clients will come and be screened for no charge. If you are aware of anyone who may have the symptoms of SSS and are prepared to come and be assessed on a training day, please let us know.

DATE

Next Sydney Course:
January, 2009.

Next Melbourne Course:
20-22 January, 2009.

TIMES

First and Second Days, 9am to 4pm;
Final Day, 9am to 1pm.

LOCATIONS
. Course locations will be advised upon application.

MATERIALS PROVIDED
. Irlen Screening Manuals
. Irlen Plastic Overlays
. Research articles
. The book "Reading by the Colors", by Helen Irlen
. CD with PowerPoint presentation
. Lunch & morning tea on first two days
. Morning tea on final day.

COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

AIM

To undertake the training required to become a certified Irlen Screener.

OBJECTIVES
. To become conversant with the Irlen method of assessing individuals with a visual perceptual dysfunction known as Irlen Syndrome.
. To develop a sensitivity and awareness of the problems associated with this learning difficulty.
. To gain background knowledge of previous and present research in this area.
. To discuss different types of remedial help which may enhance the learning prospects of these clients.
. To participate in the assessment of clients with this learning difficulty.
. To discover methods of promoting this special service to the general public.

COURSE APPLICATIONS

To reserve your place for the next Irlen Screener Training Course, please print out this application form then complete and return by post to:

Sydney Course
The Irlen Dyslexia Centre.
PO Box 478, Burwood NSW 1805.

Melbourne Course
The Irlen Dyslexia Centre.
PO Box 463, Brentford Square VIC 3131.

Course positions are limited. Only those with teaching qualifications or people working in a learning difficulty area should apply.

These applications will be reviewed based upon relevant qualifications and experience in the field and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Notification of acceptance for the course will be made by mail. A deposit will then be required prior to the course to reserve your place.

Gloria Thomas
IDII. B.Ed. D.Tch. MAAIC.
Course Director