Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle Australia

Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle Australia Helping children and adults with visual processing difficulties creating challenges with reading, learning, headache/migraine and light sensitivity.

Supports children and adults who are struggling with reading and writing, headaches, fatigue and concentration.

“How are Irlen lens colours chosen? Can my child just pick their favourite colour?”Great question — and one we hear ofte...
18/05/2026

“How are Irlen lens colours chosen? Can my child just pick their favourite colour?”

Great question — and one we hear often!

Irlen lens colours aren’t chosen based on personal preference. Your child can’t simply pick their favourite colour, and they also can’t avoid a colour they don’t like.
That’s because Irlen colours are prescribed, not chosen like regular tinted glasses.

During the Irlen assessment, we spend around 2 hours carefully determining the exact colour that calms your child’s visual system and reduces symptoms. This involves:

👁️ Looking at how different colours affect their comfort
🔡 Testing how letters appear on an eye chart
📖 Checking for distortions, glare, and reading ease
🧠 Observing how their brain responds to different wavelengths of light

The right colour is the one that brings clarity, comfort, and stability—even if it isn’t a colour they would pick themselves.

So no, it’s not about favourite colours.
It’s about finding the precise filter their brain needs to function at its best.

www.irlendyslexia.com

Is your child feeling "Dumb" or "Stupid" because they have difficulty reading and/or writing? 🤯Are they reluctant to go ...
18/05/2026

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

So Your Child can Read but not well and you think they might be dyslexic? 😳You've had their eyes checked.👨‍⚕️You've had ...
17/05/2026

So Your Child can Read but not well and you think they might be dyslexic?

😳You've had their eyes checked.
👨‍⚕️You've had their hearing checked
😵They've been through MiniLit, MacLit and Reading Recovery
👨‍⚕️They've been to Speech Therapy, Ot or Tutoring

Still no answer....

🌈Maybe it's Visual Porcessing Disorder.

Take the self-test for your child at www.irlendyslexia.com

16/05/2026

This little boy's expression changes from confusion to joy!!
Is your child hesitant to read? 🥺They might be experiencing visual discomfort like fading words or blurring, which can make reading challenging 😟. Since everyone's perception is different, ask your child how they see the words. If they say "normal" then ask them what their "normal" looks like. You may be surprised! 😲 It may be Irlen Syndrome causing these difficulties. If so, once identified, children can learn to read successfully. ✨📚

Imagine being a child and trying to learn to read and the print keeps changing? Maybe it blurs in and out of focusMaybe ...
16/05/2026

Imagine being a child and trying to learn to read and the print keeps changing?
Maybe it blurs in and out of focus
Maybe the lines fo text look wavy

If your child is struggling to learn to read ask them the question
"What do the words look like or what do they do when you try to read them, because mine just sit still?"

15/05/2026

When children struggle to read, it can turn the classroom into a daunting place instead of a joyful learning environment. 📚✨ If your child is facing challenges despite teacher support, ask them how the words look when they read. Every child's vision might be different, and identifying these differences can make a big difference! 💡They may have perfect eyesight but still have trouble seeing the words clearly. 😕This is what occurs for children with Irlen Syndrome, but it goes unnoticed. 🥺

Did you know our eyes and eyesight are just a small part of our visual system? Different parts of our eyes actually see ...
15/05/2026

Did you know our eyes and eyesight are just a small part of our visual system?
Different parts of our eyes actually see different parts of the world and our brain has to process this information into images that it can understand, which land in the visual cortex.
For people with Irlen Syndrome the brain has difficulty processing the light that shines into the eyes and this creates difficulties with print clarity and concentration when reading and studying.
Filtering specific wavelengths of light improves print clarity, increases concentration and allows for more accurate and fluent reading.

LOOKING FOR COLOURED PAPER EXERCISE BOOKS? Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle supplies coloured paper exercise books for ...
15/05/2026

LOOKING FOR COLOURED PAPER EXERCISE BOOKS?

Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle supplies coloured paper exercise books for people suffering from Irlen Syndrome, Visual Stress or Dyslexia, or those who just want a more comfortable writing experience than white paper.

All books are A4 size.

We also have grid books, handwriting and large line spacing for the littlies.

Can't find the colour you're looking for, send us a message we may be able to obtain. (Limited Order No. Required)

Visit our store or send us a DM if you can't find what you are looking for.

https://www.irlendyslexia.com/store/

Is reading upsetting for your child? Do they try really hard but don't improve? Do they have trouble completing tasks su...
14/05/2026

Is reading upsetting for your child?
Do they try really hard but don't improve?
Do they have trouble completing tasks such as worksheets and copying?
Have they done Multi-lit, Mini-Lit or Tutoring but gone no where?

Maybe it's Visual Processing Dirsorder?

Contact the Irlen Clinic for more information or to make an appointment.
www.irlendyslexia.com

13/05/2026

🌟 Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience visual processing difficulties that can affect their reading? 🤔 Words may appear distorted, move, fade, or blur, especially when reading black print on a white background. This hidden challenge can be especially hard for children, who may not realize their experience is different from their peers.

Teachers and parents, it’s essential to ask kids: HOW DO THE WORDS LOOK FOR YOU WHEN READING? Their responses might just surprise you! Let's open the dialogue to support our young readers better. 💬📚

13/05/2026

🚗Do You Have Difficulty Driving?
🚗Trouble parking?
🚗Are You nervous passing parked cars?
🚗Do you worry about overtaking?

YOU'RE NOT ALONE AND THERE IS HOPE!

You may have the visual processing disorder known as Irlen Syndrome.
Vision is used in every part of our daily lives and for some people this visual system is overloaded and not working efficiently.
Irlen lenses calm the brain and normalise the visual system.
Send us a DM today to find out if we can help you👉

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136 Nelson Street
Wallsend, NSW
2287

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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