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Dyslexia — reading fatigue

Dyslexia tracking in this app isn't just about reading speed — fatigue is a separate, real, and trackable effect.

Fatigue is a real, documented effect

The extra cognitive effort dyslexia requires for reading is linked directly to rapid fatigue during reading tasks, not just slower reading speed.

Self-report is a valid way to capture it

Recent 2025 research specifically validates self-reported dyslexia traits as a legitimate way to capture real everyday cognitive effects, supporting the app's own self-tracking approach.

Common questions

Is reading fatigue just tiredness from reading a long time?

No — it's linked to the extra cognitive load dyslexia requires even for short reading tasks, which is why it's tracked as its own field rather than folded into general tiredness.

References
  1. Linguistic and Cognitive Abilities in Children with Dyslexia: A Comparative Analysis. PMC11941291
  2. Self-Reported Dyslexia Traits as Positive Predictors of Self-Reported Cognitive Failures in the Workplace. Behav Sci, 2025. PMC12649733

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