The aim of this test is to quantify the patient's Reading Speed while reading a passage of text against a white background.  This can then be compared to the Reading Speed while the patient reads the same passage of text against their preferred coloured background.


To start this test, select Baseline from the main toolbar. The Reading Speed test is performed after the symptoms test.


The Reading Speed test, consists of a passage of words that the client is required to read aloud as rapidly and as accurately as possible. The words are all of very high frequency and are therefore familiar to most children, even those whose reading is very poor. The words are arranged in random order to minimise contextual cues. The text is printed in small closely spaced lettering so that any visual difficulty is maximised and affects reading speed after only a short period of reading.

The Reading Speed test is initially performed against a white background to establish a baseline for each subject.