The Texas Irlen Association
The Texas Irlen Association was founded in 1997 as a non-profit organization to help advance knowledge of Irlen Syndrome as a science and a means of promoting human welfare, to provide a forum for sharing information, and to ensure high standards of professional conduct for professionals trained in Irlen technology.
Executive Board January 23, 2023
About The Executive Board
Contact us: texasirlen@gmail.com
Nancy Gaudet, President (M.Ed)
Founding member of the Texas Irlen Association, Teacher, Dyslexia Specialist and Irlen Clinic Director
Stephanie Martin-Williams, Vice President (M.Ed)
Irlen Diagnostician and Educational Diagnostician. Owner of Houston Educational services, a testing and tutoring business as well as Irlen Clinic. Member of the Texas Irlen Association for the past 12 years
Marge Harris, Treasurer (M.Ed)
Member of the Texas Irlen Association for 18 years, served as Secretary for 6 years, Teacher, Math specialist and Irlen Diagnostician
Elizabeth Plake, Secretary (B.Sc), Cert.Teacher/Tutor
Sole proprietor K-12 tutoring business, Spalding Education International reading and Language Arts trained, Irlen Screener 6 years, Homeschool Teacher 16 years
Karen Frey, Publicity Officer (PNP, MS, RN)
Past Manager Neurofibromatosis Clinic, Medical Case Management of children with genetic disorders, Kaiser Permanente (15 years). Background in Pediatric Genetics. Irlen Screener 3 years.
About The Executive Board
Contact us: texasirlen@gmail.com
Nancy Gaudet, President (M.Ed)
Founding member of the Texas Irlen Association, Teacher, Dyslexia Specialist and Irlen Clinic Director
Stephanie Martin-Williams, Vice President (M.Ed)
Irlen Diagnostician and Educational Diagnostician. Owner of Houston Educational services, a testing and tutoring business as well as Irlen Clinic. Member of the Texas Irlen Association for the past 12 years
Marge Harris, Treasurer (M.Ed)
Member of the Texas Irlen Association for 18 years, served as Secretary for 6 years, Teacher, Math specialist and Irlen Diagnostician
Elizabeth Plake, Secretary (B.Sc), Cert.Teacher/Tutor
Sole proprietor K-12 tutoring business, Spalding Education International reading and Language Arts trained, Irlen Screener 6 years, Homeschool Teacher 16 years
Karen Frey, Publicity Officer (PNP, MS, RN)
Past Manager Neurofibromatosis Clinic, Medical Case Management of children with genetic disorders, Kaiser Permanente (15 years). Background in Pediatric Genetics. Irlen Screener 3 years.
What is Irlen Syndrome?
Irlen Syndrome (also referred to at times as Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, and Visual Stress) is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. This problem tends to run in families and is not currently identified by other standardized educational or medical tests.
The Irlen Method provides a unique service for some children and adults identified with reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), discipline problems, headaches and migraines, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The symptoms of Irlen Syndrome are wide-ranging, but our technology focuses on one core problem: the brain’s inability to process visual information. You don’t have to have been diagnosed with a reading or learning problem to benefit from the Irlen Method. Even good readers and gifted students can be helped.
The Irlen Method is non-invasive technology that uses colored overlays and filters to improve the brain’s ability to process visual information. It is the only method scientifically proven to successfully correct the processing problems associated with Irlen Syndrome.
The cornerstone of the Irlen Method is its precision-tinted colored overlays and filters. We use advanced color spectrometer technology to ensure that our overlays and colored glasses meet strict standards of color balancing designed to produce the most effective color-correction tool.
This technology can improve reading fluency, comfort, comprehension, attention, and concentration while reducing light sensitivity. This is not a method of reading instruction. It is a color-based technology that filters out offensive light waves, so the brain can accurately process visual information.
The Irlen Method provides a unique service for some children and adults identified with reading and learning difficulties, low motivation, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), discipline problems, headaches and migraines, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The symptoms of Irlen Syndrome are wide-ranging, but our technology focuses on one core problem: the brain’s inability to process visual information. You don’t have to have been diagnosed with a reading or learning problem to benefit from the Irlen Method. Even good readers and gifted students can be helped.
The Irlen Method is non-invasive technology that uses colored overlays and filters to improve the brain’s ability to process visual information. It is the only method scientifically proven to successfully correct the processing problems associated with Irlen Syndrome.
The cornerstone of the Irlen Method is its precision-tinted colored overlays and filters. We use advanced color spectrometer technology to ensure that our overlays and colored glasses meet strict standards of color balancing designed to produce the most effective color-correction tool.
This technology can improve reading fluency, comfort, comprehension, attention, and concentration while reducing light sensitivity. This is not a method of reading instruction. It is a color-based technology that filters out offensive light waves, so the brain can accurately process visual information.
Correcting Irlen Syndrome can result in the following improvements:
- Better comprehension
- Read faster and longer
- Improved accuracy
- Reduced strain and fatigue
- Reduced headaches and migraines
- Improved flow and fluency
- Improved motivation
- Improved academic performance
- Better attention and comprehension
- Better self-esteem