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Struggling with a mysterious learning difficulty can be both isolating and bewildering, as I can attest. Imagine my relief when I discovered that my difficulties weren't due to a lack of intelligence, but rather a correctable visual perception issue known as Irlen Syndrome. In a captivating discussion with Dr. Sandra Tosta, we delve into the transformative world of this syndrome, where spectral filters offer a rainbow of solutions to those suffering from heightened light sensitivity and visual distortions.

Venture with us as we discuss the fascinating correlation between Irlen Syndrome and the autonomic nervous system, the surprising benefits of color in enhancing brain function, and the striking advantages of specialized Irlen filters. I also touch on the striking differences between ADD and ADHD, the unexpected entrepreneurial edge given by ADD, and the impact of lighting on children in educational settings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative effects of recognizing and addressing Irlen Syndrome, and the broader implications it has on learning, behavior, and personal well-being.

Guest Biography:

Sandra Tosta, Ph.D. currently serves as President of the Irlen Syndrome Foundation and COO for the Perceptual Development Corporation at the Irlen Institute International Headquarters.

She has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University.

Dr. Tosta spent a decade as a senior researcher at the Hypothesis Group prior to her current role with the Perceptual Development Corporation, where her research focused on children and education. 

She has authored a variety of papers on Irlen Syndrome and related topics and contributed a chapter on parenting in a multimedia society in Marc Bornstein’s Handbook of Parenting: Volume 5.

Episode Chapters:

(0:00:01) - What is Irlen Syndrome?

(0:09:09) - Irlen Syndrome's Impact on Reading

(0:16:24) - Understanding Irlen Syndrome and Its Effects

(0:32:34) - Understanding Irlen Syndrome and Its Impact

(0:41:23) - The Difference Between ADD and ADHD

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