UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Colored plastic overlays — particularly blue and gray — used on books can produce immediate and dramatic effects on reading performance of children who ar… ...

That includes research into visual reading aids like wider letter spacing, color overlays to reduce eyestrain, or "dyslexia-friendly" fonts. Some studies have suggested benefits.

UK dyslexia charities should give a more balanced account of the evidence for colored overlays and lenses in dyslexia say experts in BMJ today. Between 3-6% of children in the UK have substantial ...

It is claimed that the use of colored filters and lenses can alleviate visual distortions for people with dyslexia. These overlays are simple translucent pieces of plastic which add color to text ...

Barrett says coloured overlays are not supported by evidence, but he has seen enough people who find them helpful to keep an open mind. Journal reference: Pediatrics, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3622 ...

Room to read: The effect of extra-large letter spacing and coloured overlays on reading speed and accuracy in adolescents with dyslexia. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2021; 104065 DOI ...

Though dyslexia may affect up to 1 in 5 people, misconceptions about the neurological disorder continue to stymie how dyslexic students in Massachusetts and beyond are identified and supported.

Long Beach, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach, California - Colored overlays are listed as an approved accommodation for the SAT and AP exams, as well as most state and standardized ...

Long Beach, California, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Irlen Institute, the pioneer and world leader in spectral filter color lens technology, is happy to celebrate 40 years of research on ...