A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Irlen Filters as Used With a Reading Disabled Student

Author

Mary Ellen Welshhon, Fort Hays State University

Department

Advanced Education Programs

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

This study investigates the change in reading comprehension ability of a child who has a distinct type of visual dysfunction, scotopic sensitivity syndrome when treated with spectrally modified lenses, Irlen filters. Recent research has indicated scotopic sensitivity syndrome as a major factor in reading disabilities. A single-subject A-B research design was used in this study. The Test of Reading Comprehension: Method for Assessing the Understanding of Written Language TORC (Brown, Hammill, and Widerholt, 1978) was used to measure the students reading comprehension. A visual analysis of the data was made by comparing scaled Conceptual/language ability and scores, comparing the General Reading Comprehension Ability. No change in reading comprehension ability was established when the student in the study wore the Irlen filters.

Keywords

Special Education

Advisor

Michael Kallam

Date of Award

Summer 1992

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/LCYS2183

Recommended Citation

Welshhon, Mary Ellen, "A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Irlen Filters as Used With a Reading Disabled Student" (1992). Master's Theses. 2371.
DOI: 10.58809/LCYS2183
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2371

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