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Peer reviewedJusten, Joseph E., III; Harth, Robert – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1976
Descriptors: Color, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Perceptual Handicaps
Peer reviewedGoodman, Mark D.; Cundick, Bert P. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1976
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedBlaskey, Penni; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
The study compared the effectiveness of Irlen filters and traditional optometric intervention with 30 volunteers (ages 9-51). Pre- and posttesting revealed that subjects in both treatment groups were more comfortable after treatment, that only the vision therapy group showed improved visual functioning, and that the Irlen filter group did not show…
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes, Intervention
Peer reviewedSolan, Harold A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
The article reviews three studies (EC 600 064-066) evaluating the effectiveness of using Irlen tinted lenses or overlays with reading-disabled persons. It is concluded that carefully designed and controlled studies do not currently lend support to the Irlen hypothesis. (DB)
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes, Intervention
Peer reviewedO'Connor, Peter D.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
Reading-disabled children (n=92) were classified as either scotopic or nonscotopic using the Irlen Differential Perceptual Schedule. Use of either colored or clear overlays over reading material resulted in improved reading rate, accuracy, and comprehension when scotopic children read with the preferred colored overlay filter. Nonscotopic children…
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes, Intervention
