Kool Kids: A Sister & Brother Excelling with Irlen

Oct 16, 2015
2 min read

Here is the struggle and success story of a family succeeding through the science of Irlen:

"The impact that Irlen tinted glasses have had on my family’s life is immeasurable. Haven, our daughter, was failing 3rd grade. After ignoring the recommendations of her 1st and 2nd grade teachers, we realized we had no other choice but to accept it. All the hours spent struggling through homework just wasn’t providing results. Then her teacher gave us hope. She suggested having her screened for Irlen Syndrome. Haven had mentioned to her that her words were swimming and she remembered a student of hers that had the same issues and wore Irlen glasses.

We researched it and made an appointment. Our lives were forever changed, all because of a pair of tinted glasses. The next year Haven consistently made honor roll, but the impact went beyond academics. Our once shy and timid little girl had found her courage. She started cheerleading, drama and just overflowed with creative energy.

Xander, our son, was constantly unable to focus in the classroom. He had the will; his 1st grade teacher said she’d never had a student ask to stay in at lunch to catch up on work but he just couldn’t focus. We got a notice that he may be held back. Our hearts sank. ADHD is what we heard, but after screening him for Irlen we discovered that he was extremely light sensitive. The fluorescent lighting in the class rooms was wreaking havoc. Two months after being fitted for his Irlen tinted glasses he was recommended, tested and accepted into the school’s Gifted and talented program."