ADHD Reading
adhdreading.org
A Chrome extension that transforms web reading for ADHD minds using Bionic Reading and semantic highlighting to eliminate clutter and enhance focus.
Description
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Installation
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Features
🚀 Bionic Reading & Semantic Emphasis
This core feature uses a smart algorithm to emphasize the beginnings of words and bold the most semantically important parts. This guides eye movement and reduces cognitive load, helping users process long blocks of text
🔧 Fine-Grained Typography & Focus Controls
Users can deeply customize their reading environment by adjusting font size, letter spacing, emphasis density, and strength. The focus highlight feature illuminates specific paragraphs or lines, blocking distractions and
🧠 Personalized Presets & Site Memory
The extension offers Light, Medium, and Heavy presets for instant setup and a 'Site Memory' feature to automatically apply saved customizations to specific websites. This ensures a consistent, optimized reading experienc
Use cases
Student reading lengthy academic essays.
Professional scanning dense technical documentation.
User reading a novel to avoid mental fatigue.
Individual proofreading their own written drafts.
Person processing a long list of work emails.
FAQ
ADHD Reading is a Chrome extension designed for neurodivergent readers. It uses Bionic Reading and semantic highlighting to reformat web text, reducing visual crowding and helping users maintain focus on long-form content.
No, ADHD Reading is an assistive reading tool, not a medical device or treatment. It is designed to improve reading experience and focus, but users should consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.
Bionic Reading is a technique that boldens the initial parts of words. This guides eye movement, helping the brain recognize words faster, which improves reading fluency and reduces the effort required for processing.
The extension primarily optimizes web content rendered in HTML. For online PDFs viewed in a browser, it can be effective, but it is not a dedicated PDF reader tool.
No, all text processing happens locally on your device. Your reading history, content, and personal settings are never sent to external servers, ensuring complete privacy.
Yes, the extension operates entirely locally. You can install and use all core features without ever creating an account or logging in.
The extension is built for Chromium-based browsers. It works perfectly on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and other browsers using the Chromium engine.
The Pro version unlocks full typography controls (size, spacing, emphasis), focus overlay tuning, and the ability to save default settings and auto-apply them per specific website.
Yes, the extension includes a built-in high-quality Text-to-Speech feature that supports multiple languages, allowing users to listen to articles and rest their eyes.
As a standard Chrome extension, it typically updates automatically. You can also manually check for updates in your browser's extension management page.
Specs
| Type | Tool |
| Section | Life Assistant |
| Pricing | has a free tier |
| Platform | Web only |
| Systems | web |
| Hosting | cloud |
| Install | saas |
| Site language | en |