Many examples of this were extravagant to create a visual representation of Irlen syndrome for those who do not have it, so I wouldn't read into it too much. It was more for illustrative purposes. If you are concerned, though definitely worth seeing in opticians first and once that has been ruled out. Then see your GP. Hope this helps
it's a processing disorder and can be affected by the anatomy of your eye. I have a rare visual disorder and I also specialize in dyslexia. Luckily, my short-coming has benefitted many, as I can differetiate between a visual disorder and dyslexia, which is also a processing disorder within the brain.
Thank you for the video. First: a question. Does anyone find these new LED lights on cars unbearable and painful? Second, I test high for both dylexia and hyperlexia which never made sense. Is it possible? Where do I fit the symptom of taking the last letter of a word and moving it to the the beginning of the next word? (usually when writing on a white board) The physical pain caused by contrast and bright lights finally has an answer.
You're not alone; some people do find LED lights on cars to be too bright or even painful. It's possible to have traits of both dyslexia and hyperlexia; neurodiversity is complex. The symptom you describe could be a specific form of dyslexic trait, especially when writing on a whiteboard. It's great that you've found some answers about your sensitivity to contrast and bright lights. Your questions and observations add valuable insights to the discussion. 💡 Nat
I've got irlen glasses and I've got five different colours and my reading now is fantastic I didn't know that I had it until my son to a special school and he was diagnosed with Asperger's and irlen my daughter has also got it and I've also got ADHD and the glasses are amazing
Hi Kathleen thank you so much for sharing and it is great to hear you are now able to read more easily. It is surprisingly common that adults will find out about their condition as a result of their child
often, many are misdiagnosed with dyslexia, but actually have a vision-related learning issue. Many times, the wrong criteria is used to diagnose dyslexia.
I have already been diagnosed with dyslexia, Dyscalculia and APD but I know i also have this. Despite getting those glasses, I know i will still not understand biology or physics textbooks or anything technical, but i know it will help me with photophobia, distortions and migraines. I just hope I won't be asked to get assessed with dyslexia and that's the dead end for it. People can have comorbidities with learning disabilities and other stuff too.
Thanks for your comment, we completely agree that a lot of people who are neuro-diverse also have co-occurring conditions. Meares-Irlen Syndrome can be a very difficult one to get an official diagnosis for. It's always worth mentioning whether or not they have heard of this
Thanks so much for all the thoughtful comments on this video! Really appreciate everyone engaging with this topic. If you’re interested in more on neurodiversity, Nat did a TEDx talk diving deeper into these ideas. Here’s the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/Fx2-VHDLJT0/w-d-xo.html 😊
Do you by any chance know of any resources or partners in the US for everything you covered? I was searching for places to do the colorimetry assessment here in the States and found not one result- is this limited to the UK?
I'm sorry but I don't have specific information on resources or partners in the US for colorimetry assessments. However, you may want to try contacting organizations such as the International Color Association, the American Academy of Optometry, or the American Optometric Association. They may be able to provide more information or connect you with local resources that can help. Additionally, searching online for "colorimetry assessment near me" or "colorimetry test USA" might bring up more results. - Nat
The prices are 195 plus postage and package but they are changed my life for the better I was arrested all my life been to prison and now I can go into shops without causing any trouble I have got a number if you want
Hopefully the exchange rate with the American lab will go in our favour soon. That's exactly what I'm paying at the moment . It's changed my life too... I could have easily gone down a similar path. Thank F' for this service.
Dyslexia has nothing to do with reversing letters and numbers. That, too, is a visual processing error in which one has trouble remembering direction. People often mistake this as a sign of dyslexia because dyslexic people have trouble with sequencing and putting things in order. Letter reversals is that wrong criteria for diagnosing dyslexia. It has to do with visual processing and memory. Period.
Hi Makanlii, while you are right about it being a commonly misquoted characteristic. It is however a very common one which people use in order to start the discussion to whether or not they have dyslexia
Hi @mitcharmstrong8327, Meares-Irlen Syndrome is indeed a topic of debate within the scientific community. While some report benefits from interventions like colored overlays, conclusive evidence is mixed, and more research is needed. It's always good to approach such conditions critically while considering individual experiences and emerging studies. Very best, Nat
What if there were tons of black dots? popping in and out of the white dots?
Many examples of this were extravagant to create a visual representation of Irlen syndrome for those who do not have it, so I wouldn't read into it too much. It was more for illustrative purposes. If you are concerned, though definitely worth seeing in opticians first and once that has been ruled out. Then see your GP. Hope this helps
it's a processing disorder and can be affected by the anatomy of your eye. I have a rare visual disorder and I also specialize in dyslexia. Luckily, my short-coming has benefitted many, as I can differetiate between a visual disorder and dyslexia, which is also a processing disorder within the brain.
Thanks for your input Makanalii, its great to have more awareness on this area
Thank you for the video. First: a question. Does anyone find these new LED lights on cars unbearable and painful? Second, I test high for both dylexia and hyperlexia which never made sense. Is it possible? Where do I fit the symptom of taking the last letter of a word and moving it to the the beginning of the next word? (usually when writing on a white board)
The physical pain caused by contrast and bright lights finally has an answer.
You're not alone; some people do find LED lights on cars to be too bright or even painful.
It's possible to have traits of both dyslexia and hyperlexia; neurodiversity is complex.
The symptom you describe could be a specific form of dyslexic trait, especially when writing on a whiteboard.
It's great that you've found some answers about your sensitivity to contrast and bright lights. Your questions and observations add valuable insights to the discussion. 💡
Nat
I've got irlen glasses and I've got five different colours and my reading now is fantastic I didn't know that I had it until my son to a special school and he was diagnosed with Asperger's and irlen my daughter has also got it and I've also got ADHD and the glasses are amazing
Hi Kathleen thank you so much for sharing and it is great to hear you are now able to read more easily. It is surprisingly common that adults will find out about their condition as a result of their child
often, many are misdiagnosed with dyslexia, but actually have a vision-related learning issue. Many times, the wrong criteria is used to diagnose dyslexia.
Thank you so much
I have already been diagnosed with dyslexia, Dyscalculia and APD but I know i also have this. Despite getting those glasses, I know i will still not understand biology or physics textbooks or anything technical, but i know it will help me with photophobia, distortions and migraines. I just hope I won't be asked to get assessed with dyslexia and that's the dead end for it. People can have comorbidities with learning disabilities and other stuff too.
Thanks for your comment, we completely agree that a lot of people who are neuro-diverse also have co-occurring conditions. Meares-Irlen Syndrome can be a very difficult one to get an official diagnosis for. It's always worth mentioning whether or not they have heard of this
@@ExceptionalIndividuals yes. I suppose an optometrist can help with this?
@@Rajaas_Reading_Corner They tend not to have the best awareness of this, but worth mentioning it to them as a consideration
@@ExceptionalIndividuals okay
Thanks so much for all the thoughtful comments on this video! Really appreciate everyone engaging with this topic. If you’re interested in more on neurodiversity, Nat did a TEDx talk diving deeper into these ideas. Here’s the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/Fx2-VHDLJT0/w-d-xo.html 😊
I have a lot of this even at 70 years old
Thankyou for sharing :)
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Do you by any chance know of any resources or partners in the US for everything you covered? I was searching for places to do the colorimetry assessment here in the States and found not one result- is this limited to the UK?
I'm sorry but I don't have specific information on resources or partners in the US for colorimetry assessments. However, you may want to try contacting organizations such as the International Color Association, the American Academy of Optometry, or the American Optometric Association. They may be able to provide more information or connect you with local resources that can help. Additionally, searching online for "colorimetry assessment near me" or "colorimetry test USA" might bring up more results. - Nat
Look up The Irlen Institute.
@@luckyj.ferguson6308 Thanks J
The prices are 195 plus postage and package but they are changed my life for the better I was arrested all my life been to prison and now I can go into shops without causing any trouble I have got a number if you want
Hopefully the exchange rate with the American lab will go in our favour soon. That's exactly what I'm paying at the moment . It's changed my life too... I could have easily gone down a similar path. Thank F' for this service.
Dyslexia has nothing to do with reversing letters and numbers. That, too, is a visual processing error in which one has trouble remembering direction. People often mistake this as a sign of dyslexia because dyslexic people have trouble with sequencing and putting things in order. Letter reversals is that wrong criteria for diagnosing dyslexia. It has to do with visual processing and memory. Period.
Hi Makanlii, while you are right about it being a commonly misquoted characteristic. It is however a very common one which people use in order to start the discussion to whether or not they have dyslexia
no, there is no factual evidence for this
Hi @mitcharmstrong8327,
Meares-Irlen Syndrome is indeed a topic of debate within the scientific community. While some report benefits from interventions like colored overlays, conclusive evidence is mixed, and more research is needed. It's always good to approach such conditions critically while considering individual experiences and emerging studies.
Very best,
Nat