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This week's guest is Dr. Helen Irlen, who is an expert in -- and the discoverer of -- Irlen Syndrome. This syndrome is a visual processing problem that can cause symptoms including headaches, difficulty reading, sleepiness while reading, a shortened attention span, and more. She, Irlen Syndrome, and the Irlen Method have been featured on 60 Minutes, The Doctors, Good Morning America, BBC, 60 Minutes Australia, and more. Find Out More About Helen Here: Irlen.comThe Irlen Institute @SeeIrlen on Twitter In This Episode: [02:17] - Helen explains why she likes talking about Irlen Syndrome. [03:23] - Irlen Syndrome is a kind of visual processing problem. In other words, the problem isn’t with the eyes themselves. [04:25] - Up to 48% of certain populations have Irlen Syndrome. In the general population, around 26% of people have it. [05:11] - What are some of the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome that show up in everyday life? [10:42] - Helen talks about her Spectral Filters, which can help with Irlen Syndrome. She also e