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Cathryn Hay, Ph.D.
Actively engaged in the
counseling profession since 1984, Dr. Hay has held several posts in the
leadership of the state counseling organizations. Dr. Hay served as
state chairperson for the accreditation of the Kansas Adult Development
and Aging Association for two years and as president of the fledgling
organization for two additional years. Her recent work efforts have been
to gain reimbursements for all BSRB licensed mental health workers.
The Irlen Method
The Irlen
Method has been used for over 25 years to identify and help people with
a type of processing problem called
Irlen Syndrome, formerly
known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). Irlen Syndrome is not an
optical problem. It is a problem with the brain's ability to process
visual information. This problem tends to run in families and is not
currently identified by other standardized educational or medical tests.
Irlen
Syndrome can affect many different areas, including:
Academic and work performance
Behavior
Attention
Ability to sit still
Concentration
To view a video featuring
Peter Jennings about the
Irlen Method
click here.
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Client Testimonial
Zachary was
diagnosed as being dyslexic prior to beginning 3rd
grade. He had many of the symptoms of dyslexia including,
difficulty reading & writing, sequence difficulties, and
letter reversal. We were very concerned with his difficulty
reading. When Zachary tried to read, the words looked like
they were moving or run together - almost impossible to
read. He was also diagnosed with Scotopic Sensitivity which
is common with many dyslexics. Scotopic Sensitivity is an
over sensitivity to light. We were referred to the Irlen
Center in Wichita for testing for Scotopic Sensitivity; for
which filtered overlays or tinted lenses are used to block
out certain lighting.
Zachary
started wearing Irlen tinted glasses in 3rd
grade. His reading improved quickly, becoming smoother
instead of choppy. He no longer skipped words or sentences
and was able to sit still and read comfortably. Since he
longer struggled with the words being distorted his
comprehension also improved. His penmanship improved and he
no longer ran words and sentences together and letter
reversals diminished. Zachary also had physical ailments
such as digestive problems, trouble sleeping and exhibited
signs of ADHD. These ailments also improved dramatically
when he started wearing the tinted lenses. In 4th
grade Zachary graduated to contact lenses and has been
wearing them ever since.
Zachary
just completed his junior year in high school and continues
to be an honor student. We feel that he has benefited
immensely from wearing the Irlen tinted lenses.
Carol &
Zachary M. |
Counseling Resources
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Sessions
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Scotopic
Sensitivity Diagnostician (Irlen)
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