The Effects of Irlen Colored Lenses on Students' Specific Reading Skills and Their Perception of Ability: A 12-Month Validity Study.

Robinson, Gregory L. W.; Conway, Robert N. F.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Effects of Irlen Colored Lenses on Students' Specific Reading Skills and Their Perception of Ability: A 12-Month Validity Study.

Robinson, Gregory L. W.; Conway, Robert N. F.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v23 n10 p589-96 Dec 1990

The study examined the effectiveness of the use of nonoptical tinted (Irlen) lenses with 44 children (ages 9-16) with reading disabilities. Evaluation after 6 and 12 months indicated a significant improvement in attitude to school and to basic academic skills. Reading comprehension and accuracy, but not rate, were also significantly improved. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes, Intervention, Optometry, Outcomes of Treatment, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Reading Rate, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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