Allegany County Irlen Screener

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Have you previously been given coloured lenses by an optometrist and they only worked a little bit or for a little while?
Did you choose the colour by looking through an overlay sheet or into a machine which changed the colour of light?

Do you know not all coloured lenses are designed or prescribed equal?

Irlen lenses are individualised and specific to the wearere based on a comprehensive assessment.

Find out more about Irlen testing and lens colour selection on the website
https://www.irlendyslexia.com/whats-involved-in-irlen-testing/
send us a DM or give us a call to discuss your needs on 4955 6904.

Reading

03/11/2026

Just because you’ve always done it doesn’t mean you always need to do it and just push through.

Hard relate? We can help. Comment ‘HELP’ below and we will send you a free self-test.

03/02/2026

Do you Suffer from Unexplained Headaches/Migraines?
Do you struggle with reading or identify as being dyslexic?
Are you tired and exhausted by the end of the day?
Do you have trouble concentrating?

These things can all be related and caused by a visual processing difficulty known as Irlen Syndrome. More information and the self test can be found at https://www.irlendyslexia.com/self-test/

If you would like more information or to book an appointment please send us a message, contact us via the website or call us on 4955 6904.

03/02/2026

Why visual struggles don’t always start with reading…

There’s often confusion around visual perception and why some children with “perfect vision” still struggle with reading, writing, copying from the board, or focusing on visual tasks.

So what’s really going on?

Visual development begins long before academics. If key visual skills don’t fully develop early on, it can quietly impact learning later, especially in school.

Many kids pass eye exams, yet still struggle with tracking, visual discrimination, visual memory, and spatial awareness. These aren’t eyesight problems, they’re visual processing challenges.

What early visual skills matter, what warning signs to watch for, and how gaps in visual development can affect learning as demands increase.

To read what the research shows and what we see in real life, comment below and we’ll send you the link. 👇

03/02/2026

👁️✨ What is Behavioral Optometry? ✨👁️

You’ve probably heard of eye doctors who check vision… but Behavioral Optometrists go deeper.

They don’t just ask “Can your child see clearly?”
They ask:
🔍 “Can your child’s eyes work together, track smoothly across a page, focus easily, and process what they see?”

📚 Behavioral Optometry looks at the connection between vision, learning, and development. It’s about how your child uses their vision to succeed in school, sports, and life—not just whether they have 20/20 eyesight.

03/02/2026

Are any of these symptoms familiar for yourself or your child?

If these things are happening, but you know there isn't a problem with your vision, we need to talk.

Imagine reading without headaches...

Contact me today!

02/12/2026

Accommodations For Reading At School

What would you add to these reading accommodations for school?

Dry erase markers/whiteboard
Use bookmark to keep place
Multiple choice worksheets
Allow reading out loud
Sensory breaks
Large graph paper
Use large fonts
Verbally ask questions
Allow text-to-speech
Read instructions out loud
Provide audio books
Minimize distractions
Offer class notes
Recording device for notes
Fill in the blank worksheets

Our website has tons of resources, activities and information to help you while parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder.

sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com

02/12/2026

Transition accommodations At School

What would you add to these?

Sensory friendly environment
Countdowns
Clear expectations
Use visual timers/clocks
Role playing
Sensory strategies
Give choices
Visual schedule
Be consistent
Transition comfort items
Offer reassurance
Prepare students ahead of time

Our website has tons of resources, activities and information to help you while parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder.

sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com