Vision Problems in Autism and
Asperger Syndrome
The Irlen Institute states approximately 50% of those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome have the following types of difficulties which can by helped by the Irlen Method:
- Looks in a series of short glances
- Looks away from visual targets
- Squints or looks down
- Finger flicks
- Sideway glances
- Poor eye contact
- Rubs or pushes on eyes
- Mesmerized by colors, patterns, or light
- Behavior changes in bright lights or sunlight
- Poor spatial or body awareness
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulties with stairs, escalators, or catching balls
- Poor small or gross motor coordination
Research: Vision Problems in Autism
Behavioral changes in autistic individuals as a result of wearing ambient transitional prism lenses
Postural orientation modifications in autism in response to ambient lenses
Spatial orientation adjustments in children with autism in Hong Kong
Testimonial
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Resources: Vision Problems in Autism
Articles
Ambient Lenses for Children With Autism
Behavioral Optometrists
Irlen Lenses or Prism Lenses
Irlen Institute
5380 Village Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 496-2550
(562) 429-8699 (fax)
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Referrals to Behavioral Optometrists
College of Optometrists in Vision Development
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 310
St. Louis, MO 663141-7851
(888) 268-3770
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