Bøger af Helen Irlen

Læsning med farverEn brik i puslespillet om overvindelseaf læse- og indlæringsvanskeligheder“Denne bog giver håb for mange børn og voksne,der oplever problemer med læsning og/eller indlæring”Helen Irlens bog er den første, der beskriver effekten af og løsningen på et udbredt og hårdnakket problem, der volder mange børn og voksne problemer med at lære at læse, eller læse let og ubesværet. Bogen punkterer også myten om, at vi alle ser tekst på samme måde.Problemet: IRLEN SYNDROM (IS)Irlen Syndrom er en perceptuel dysfunktion, der bevirker, at hjernen ikke kan bearbejde det visuelle input korrekt. IS skyldes ikke en defekt ved synet men en følsomhed over for fuldspektret lys, især ved visse belysningsforhold, hvorved hjernen modtager en for voldsom sansepåvirkning og udsættes for visuelt stress.Personer med IS kan opleve mange varianter af perceptionsforvrængninger (fx spejlvendte bogstaver) og fysisk ubehag i varierende styrkegrader samt problemer med fx afstandsbedømmelse. IS afsløres ikke via standardiserede prøver eller undersøgelser hos læge, synsspecialister, sundhedsplejerske og psykolog – kun ved en egentlig screening for Irlen Syndrom. Mange skoler er så småt begyndt at teste for IS men der er lang vej igen.Løsningen: IRLEN METODENVed brug af farver i form af farvede læsefolier (plastic­ark til at lægge henover teksten under læsning) eller individuelt farvede filterlinser (som brilleglas eller kontaktlinser) kan hjernens funktionsevne afbalanceres, så visuelle forstyrrelser og ubehag reduceres eller elimineres.Irlen Metoden er et af de mest bemærkelsesværdige bidrag til undervisningssystemet i vores tid og underbygget af mere end 10 års forskning.Bogen henvender sig til:Undervisere, læsevejledere, specialunder-visere, bibliotekarer, studerende, politikere m.fl.Synsspecialister, læger, sundhedsplejersker og psykologer.Forældre til børn med læse- og/eller indlærings-vanskeligheder m.m.Personer der selv oplever effekten af Irlen Syndrom i form af forvrænget tekst eller ubehag og ineffektivitet under læsning.I bogen kan du læse meget mere om bl.a.:Hvordan IS kan hæmme læsning og indlæring.Symptomerne rækker videre end læsning.IS i samspil med dysleksi og andre problemer.Effekten af IS på adfærd, selvtillid og familie.Personlige omkostninger for personer med IS.Hvorfor IS er lettere at afhjælpe end mange andre problemer.Hvordan skoler kan hjælpe elever med IS.Fejlbehandling/fejlfortolkning af læseproblemer.Screening for IS – hvordan og hvor tit.Hvordan omgivelserne bidrager til problemet.IS og standardiserede test.IS og arvelighed.Læseproblemer består ofte af mange lag.Hvordan perceptionsvanskeligheder begrænser fremskridt uanset anvendte læsemetoder.Hvad forældre kan holde øje med.Hvorfor indlæringsproblemer kan overses.Udiagnosticeret IS kan koste skolerne dyrt.Myter, fordomme, antagelser, manglende viden.Hvem kan ellers have glæde af Irlen Metoden.I bogen er der også:10 siders tekst på forskellige baggrundsfarverEn selvtest for Irlen SyndromEksempler på perceptionsforvrængningerFyldig indholdsfortegnelse og registerBrede marginer til notaterUdtalelser fra mange personer med IS

This is a unique book in that it not only talks about the growing concern today regarding concussions in sports, but it also offers a proven solution to mitigate or even eliminate the symptoms, when concussions don't "just go away." It's called the Irlen Method. Originally developed to help struggling readers, the Irlen Method has been extremely successful in helping those with concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) lead a normal life without the pain of headaches and migraines, the strains of light sensitivity, the frustrations associated with poor academic performance, or the inability to relieve anxiety or even get a comfortable night's sleep. This book also serves as a guide to parents and coaches, offering ways in which to detect concussion symptoms and how to discuss the issues with youngsters who don't want to say anything because they want to get right back out on the field or on the court, despite the pain. Stories, and some sobering statistics, bring the seriousness of concussions to light. We emphasize the need for strong communication between parents, coaches and young athletes to prevent possible concussions and to understand when they do occur so that the injured player receives proper attention and testing. The book then explains how the Irlen Method can help eliminate the symptoms and concludes with a number of enlightening and very encouraging stories from athletes and from our military heroes who have also sustained concussions or TBI and have recovered from debilitating symptoms. Concussions cannot be eliminated in sports, or elsewhere. We can certainly make stronger efforts to avoid them through proper training and equipment to protect ourselves, but accidents will happen. The benefit of this book is learning about concussions and knowing that there is something available that can prevent the long lasting effects.

After decades of revolutionizing the treatment of dyslexia through the use of colored lenses, educational pioneer Helen Irlen has turned her attention to children and adults who suffer from other learning disabilities. The Irlen Revolution examines the author's unique program for helping people with ADHD/ADD, Asperger's syndrome, autism, depth perception problems, head injuries, strokes, and a host of other conditions that affect learning. The Irlen Revolution begins with an overview of learning disabilities and a look at standard treatments. It then examines the Irlen Method and explores the scientific basis of the program. Finally, the author discusses the individual disorders--what they are, and how the Irlen approach may be used to treat them successfully. An extensive resource section provides additional guidance for readers who want to learn more about the program. When 60 Minutes featured a dyslexic child being "cured" with the Irlen Method, the world was introduced to a safe and effective tool to combat dyslexia. Now the battle lines have been expanded, and many more people can benefit from The Irlen Revolution.

This new edition of Reading by the Colors includes significant breakthroughs and new applications for use with the Irlen Method to aid in the treatment of reading disabilities.