Resumen
Objective: To determine whether the use of
color transparencies helps improve reading
eliminating visual perceptual distortions, physical discomfort when reading, and Irlen
syndrome symptomatology.
Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental
study about effects of Irlen® Method - use of
color – was made in sixty-one students from
fourth graders in urban schools in Cuenca,
which were identified as severe in the range
of Irlen in a previous study of prevalence. The
participants were evaluated through new observations, interviews, and four Irlen Reading
Perceptual Scale tests. Central tendency measures and percentages were used for data
analysis.
Results: The Improvements in reading due to
the use of color in a significant range were:
1) 59% comfort; 2) 37.7% less blurry; 3) 41% less
stress and fatigue; 4) 45.9% more confidence
and fluency when reading; 5) 34.4% fewer
movements on the page; 6) 31.2% elimination
of distortions; 7) 13.1% fewer errors when reading; 8) 9.8% improvement in the limited
space; 9) 8.2% in limited attention; and 10) 1.6%
improvement in reading comprehension.
Conclusion: The use of color transparencies
partially helps to eliminate some visual perceptual distortions and physical discomfort
when reading which facilitates the reading
process.
| Idioma original | Español |
|---|---|
| Publicación | Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas |
| Estado | Publicada - 2015 |
| Publicado de forma externa | Sí |
Palabras clave
- Color vision; Reading; Vision disorders; Physical reading difficulties
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