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Irlen Syndrome Research Summaries Synopsis: Summary of Irlen research and comparison of studies. Source: Australasian Association of Irlen Consultants. Authors: Robinson, G.L., and Whiting, P.R. Extensive Review 2004 Update 2008 Coloured Overlays and their effects on reading speed: A Review Synopsis: Coloured overlays can reduce symptoms of visual stress and increase reading speed, and are not placebo. Source: Ophthalmological and Physiological Optometry 22, 448-454 (2002). The College of Optometrists. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. UK. Author: Wilkins, A. The Interpretation of Emotion from facial expression for children with Irlen Syndrome. Synopsis: Children with Irlen Syndrome had significantly lower scores for interpreting emotion from facial expression than children with reading difficulty but no Irlen Syndrome, and children without reading difficulty. Source: The Australasian Journal of Special Education 27,2,2003, 50-67. Authors: Robinson & Whiting The Incidence of Scotopic Senstivity Syndrome in Colorado Inmates. Synopsis: 80% of 155 inmates participating in prison education programs had a high incidence of symptoms of Irlen Syndrome, cf.12-14% in the general population. Using coloured overlays, 56% showed considerable improvement and 33% moderate improvement. Source: Journal of Correctional Education 51,3, Sept 2000, 294-299. Authors: Whichard, Feller & Kastner The relationship between dyslexia and Meares-Irlen Syndrome. Synopsis: Children with dyslexia seem to benefit more from coloured overlays than non-dyslexic children. MIS and dyslexia are separate entities and are detected and treated in different ways. Source: Journal of Research in Reading, ISSN 0141-0423 Volume 28, Issue 3, 2005, pp 350-364. Authors: Kriss, I., and Evans, B.J.W. Perceptual Dyslexia: Its effect on the military cadre and benefits of treatment. Synopsis: The U.S. Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) sponsored the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) to assess the prevalence and possible impact of Irlen Syndrome. Source: 45th Annual Conference of the International Military Testing Association. Pensacola, Florida, 3-6 November 2003. A11. Page 96-102. Authors: Krouse, S.L., and Irvine, J.H. Conference: www.internationalmta.org/2003/2003Proceedings/03IMTAproceedings.pdf Understanding children's reading difficulties. Synopsis: Powerpoint file from Max Coltheart's presentation at the 9th International Irlen Conference. Auckland, New Zealand, January 2007. Author: Max Coltheart, Director, Maquarie Centre for Cognitive Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.