Reading with ADHD Just Got Better

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Oct 09, 2025By THOMAS COATES

Reading with ADHD is reading the same sentence five times. The page corner is slightly bent. You have to see why. You lose your spot. There's a funny word spacing on the next page. You have to see why. You lose your spot. You read the sentence, but you were thinking about what you had for lunch. You reread the sentence. Halfway through, you remember that you want a snack. You reread the sentence.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Why is Reading So Hard with ADHD?
Your brain needs to be stimulated. That's why you get distracted. Traditional reading is often too slow, with not enough going on to keep your brain fully engaged.

That's why we decided to eliminate the distractions and give the brain the stimulation it craves using RSVP, or Rapid Serial Visual Presentation. With RSVP, only one word appears on the screen at a time before flashing to the next. By keeping your eyes locked in one place, it reduces physical distractions. And by presenting a steady rhythm of new words, it stimulates the brain just enough to keep it from wandering.

How ZenRead Turns a Good Tool into a Powerhouse

The biggest issue that RSVP has had in the past is comprehension. We solved this by adding two game changing features: regular breaks with AI powered summaries and our unique Mind Sync cool down.

This system is a powerful tool for your memory. The bilateral stimulation, created by both the rotating audio and the smoothly moving visual dot, is designed to help calm your overstimulated brain after a period of high focus. The goal is to create the ideal conditions for memory consolidation.

By engaging both your auditory and visual senses in a rhythmic pattern, you give your brain a powerful anchor. This process supports you in entering a relaxed state, creating an opportunity for your brain to move information from short term recall into more robust, long term memory.

We turned a mediocre speedreading tool into a powerhouse for people with ADHD.

If you struggle with reading, give this a try. Experience the calm and focus of ZenRead