Diagnosis of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome & Visual Fragmentation

About James & his work

James was a Special Needs Co-ordinator in a secondary school for more than 20 years.

James first trained in the field of visual perceptional disorders and learning difficulties in 1990.

"When I made a career move from teaching A-level sociology to being responsible for special needs provision, which included what was then known as the remedial department, it became obvious that many children were confined to lower sets or failing to reach their potential through reading skill deficiencies. Using multi-sensory reading schemes we found coloured overlays had an immediate and positive effect. Once the symptoms of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome were eliminated students were able to learn to read using the phonics method."

James became an visual stress diagnostician in 1995. James left teaching to work privately in 2002. James retired in 2016.

James worked with families, colleges, universities and government agencies across Britain and Europe. He also travelled extensively across Europe working with clients on the autistic spectrum.

In his spare time James enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is a keen gardener and plays the piano.

My Appointment, Diagnostic Assessment & Tinted Lense Fitting

"My experience of my appointment with James Billett was fantastic, he was kind, informative and professional. He has a clear understanding of Autism which came through during the time we spoke, he has an in depth knowledge of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome which was amazing to listen to. He also has knowledge about dyslexia, dyscalculia and my problems with visual fragmentation (object and meaning blindness - simultagnosia & semantic agnosia). He took a detailed history report which was structured and formal but at the same time was relaxed and balanced and felt like a chat with friend, which I think is important and helped me a lot.

He went through many tests in a structured and relaxed manner testing my perception of numbers, letters and my visual surroundings he carefully chose different tinted lenses until we got "the one"! I was glad that I had someone so understanding being apart of the process because it was a real moment of clarity when I saw the world through the right lense and realised what I had been missing for so many years. It was amazing and I highly recommend James Billett, a professional person whom really is caring and person centred. :-)"

What is Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome