Catherine Crouse Barnes
Irlen Diagnostician
is the Director of Silver Circles, Inc. She graduated from college with a Bachelor Degree in Education and an Associate Degree in Arts. While working on her graduate degree she established Silver Circles, Inc. The business was later incorporated in 1980. Her business is dedicated to enriching and remediating students from 2 years of age to adult.
Mrs. Barnes began as Irlen Screener approximately sixteen years ago. She was subsequently certified as an Irlen Diagnostician in 1995. She is responsible for training numerous school administrators and teachers as Irlen Screeners in their school environment.
Mrs. Barnes has accepted invitations to present at the National COABE Conference, the Kentucky Speech and Language Conference, the Autism Society of Kentuckiana, and the Kentucky Reading Association Conference.
The Irlen Method
Saturday Morning, October 3rd, Concurrent Session 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
THE PROBLEM:
Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual problem that can affect achievement, learning and performance for struggling readers. For good readers, it can limit the time an individual can read with comfort and comprehension. Irlen Syndrome is not detected by standard educational, visual, or medical test.
Individuals may read slowly and inefficiently suffering from strain, fatigue, or poor reading comprehension. Writing, copying, math computation, and computer use can be affected. Those with Irlen Syndrome often do not make significant progress from instruction and remediation.
Approximately 46% of individual with reading problems, ADD/HD, dyslexia or various learning disabilities may suffer from Irlen Syndrome. These individuals may be viewed as underachievers with behavioral, attitudinal, or motivational problems. They appear bright but seem as “not trying hard enough.”
THE SOLUTION:
The Irlen method is a patented technique which uses colored overlays and precision tinted filters, worn as glasses, to reduce or eliminate perceptual difficulties and light sensitivity. An intensive diagnostic assessment is necessary to determine the most beneficial filter color from an almost limitless number of color combinations. more info
Irlen screenings and additional information will be available at Catherine’s booth in the vendor area.