Irlen Clinic Gladstone

27/03/2026

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty with neurodevelopmental origins, manifesting as reduced accuracy and speed in reading and spelling. It is substantially heritable and frequently co-occurs with other neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Here, w...

27/03/2026

Is your child feeling "Dumb" or "Stupid" because they have difficulty reading and/or writing? 🤯
Are they reluctant to go to school due to their learning struggles?😵‍💫

Do you feel you have exhausted all avenues to help them? 🤷‍♀️

🌈They may have the little known condition called Visual Processing Disorder.

😎This has nothing to do with eyesight but is how the brain processes and interprets visual information.

To find out more or take the self-test visit the website
www.irlendyslexia.com

27/03/2026

Every child deserves the chance to reach their reading potential.

🌈After years of seeking answers, one dedicated mum has finally found hope for her child experiencing reading difficulties. 🌟Diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome, her child has benefited from our specific Spectral Filters, allowing her to clearly see the words on the page without distortion👓You can see the joy in the little girl's face as she realises that she CAN read! Witnessing her child read for the first time is a bit overwhelming for her mum.🤦‍♀️ This is a testament to the profound impact of understanding visual processing disorders. At Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle, we are here to provide solutions and support for families navigating similar challenges. Every child deserves the chance to shine in their reading journey.👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

Needing an Irlen recheck?

How do you know it’s time for an Irlen filter re-check? ⤵️
• Recurrence or escalation of visual stress symptoms (e.g. headaches, asthenopia, reading fatigue)
• Reduced efficacy or intolerance of current filters
• Changes in visual acuity or optical prescription.
• Developmental or maturational changes in visual processing
• Hormonal changes (including puberty, pregnancy, menopause)
• Medical or neurological changes (e.g. illness, migraine disorder, concussion, systemic conditions)
• Lifestyle or functional changes (increased screen exposure, altered occupational or academic demands)
• Environmental changes affecting visual load or lighting conditions
• Physical degradation or ageing of filters (fading, damage, discoloration)
• Variable or inconsistent symptom control
• Routine review due to the potential for changes in visual processing over time

Contact your local diagnostician or comment below and we will help you locate someone close to you.

30/12/2025

Did you know up to 14% of people have Irlen Syndrome ... and it’s even more common in certain groups? 👀

1 in 3 people with dyslexia, ADHD, or auditory processing issues also have Irlen

1 in 2 people with Autism have Irlen Syndrome

A simple, non-invasive test can reveal it, and small changes can make a huge difference.

Learn more and see if Irlen could be affecting you: www.theeyelady.co.nz

Irlen testing and diagnosis available in Northland.

30/12/2025

IRLEN LENSES DO NOT TEACH SOMEONE TO READ!
Irlen lenses are merely an aide to help someone see the words more clearly, focus on the page and start to learn the words more efficiently.
Unfortunately there are a lot of people in the community who believe Irlen lenses do not work because their child, or some one else's child isn't instantly a good reader, or that their child makes a huge leap in reading ability but then that progress slows down.
WHY IS THAT?
This is because their learning does not continue past their current ability. For example a Year 5 child may be a very poor reader, they get their glasses and make a huge jump to maybe a Year 4 level. But they have missed out on the foundations such as phonetics and sight word knowledge that allows them to keep moving forward and learning new words. Without intensive revision, reading practice at home as well as at school further progress will be slow.
IRLEN LENSES DO NOT TEACH READING, JUST GIVE THE ABILITY TO SEE AND CONCENTRATE!

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

Need more information? Gladstone Irlen Clinic is here to help. Contact Sharyn on 0404912160.

01/11/2025

01/11/2025

🌈Are you sick of chasing the music notes around the page?
Tired of trying to stop the lines from moving while you play?
Consistently play the wrong notes and not sure why?
Our clinic suggests that using coloured paper can help reduce these distortions and enhance your music experience🎼. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can assist, reach out to the Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle for support.