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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 How Teachers Can Help Synopsis: Simple modifications to the classroom environment that will make learning easier for students with Irlen Syndrome. Source: Irlen Dyslexia Centre, Burwood, NSW. Authors: Thomas, G., and Thomas, D. Irlen Filters: How they may assist reading and learning to read Synopsis: Outlines the likely benefits and the constraints on reading improvement once Irlen filters are found to be potentially helpful to a student's reading. Source: University of Newcastle, Special Education Centre. Author: Robinson, G.L. Irlen coloured lenses for reading: A six year follow-up Synopsis: 94% of wearers of Irlen filters reported ongoing improvements after six years. These results are compared with other studies. Source: Australian Journal of Remedial Education 26,3 133-18 (Now The Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities.) Authors: Whiting, Robinson & Parrott A Controlled Field Study of the use of coloured overlays on reading achievement Synopsis: 71 Third Grade students in 2 US schools identified as having Irlen Syndrome were subject to immediate and delayed treatment with Irlen filters, and their improvements measured for rate, accuracy and comprehension. Improvements over 3 months were between 1.5 years and 2.7 years, with a plateau effect thereafter for one group. Source: Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities 9,2, June 2004, 14-22. Authors: Noble, Orton, Irlen & Robinson The incidence of symptoms of scotopic sensitivity syndrome in a sample of Australian and New Zealand schools Synopsis: Identified 12.5% of 856 school children as having "good" symptoms of SSS, and 8.5% as having "excellent" symptoms. Strong tendency for low teacher estimates of literacy competence and school achievement to be associated with such symptoms. Robinson, Hopkins & Davies found that 22% of 350 secondary school students in years 7 and 11 seemed to have significant symptoms of Irlen Syndrome. Source/Authors: Robinson, G.L., Hobbs, M., Thomas, G., Freney, P., & Wilson, E. Unpublished paper. See also Robinson, G.L., Hopkins, B., & Davies, T., (1995) The incidence of scotopic sensitivity syndrome in secondary school populations: A prelimary survey. The Bulletin of Learning Disabilities 5(1), 36-56 and Robinson G.L., Foreman, P.J., & Dear. K., (1996) The familial incidence of scotopic sensitivity. Perceptual and Motor Skills 83, 1043-1055,