Cognition Labs

07/10/2026

What happens when 40 years of working with struggling readers leads to a new way of thinking about reading itself?

Join Pat Henery on Substack as she shares the experiences, discoveries, and moments that inspired the development of CogniLens—and her vision for changing the reading environment instead of the reader. pjhenery.substack.com

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05/07/2026

From the coining of “neurodiversity” in 1998 to today, the story keeps moving toward awareness, access, and inclusion.

CogniLens is part of that shift. We're building reading tools that adapt to the reader, not the other way around.

04/25/2026

For many people, reading feels hard because of the visual effort required. Letters like b, d, p, and q demand extra processing every time.
That effort adds up.

CogniLens shifts the work from the reader to the text so reading can finally feel easier. See how reading feels when the text adapts to you.

03/20/2026

A message worth reading. "... dyslexia means you process language differently. It is not a reflection of intelligence. To the contrary, it is often associated with approaching problems from new angles and seeing solutions others might miss."

Armstrong’s Response to President’s Comments About Dyslexia https://conta.cc/4bHQVpr

02/27/2026

On a recent episode of the ADHDKidsCanThrive Podcast, our co-founder, Diane Gutierrez, joined the conversation to unpack a question at the heart of our work at Cognition Labs:

What if text is adapted to the learner, rather than asking the learner to adapt to it?

Too many children with ADHD and dyslexia are labeled as unmotivated when the real issue is cognitive overload, decoding, visual tracking, working memory, and comprehension all competing at once.

In this two-part episode, we discuss:

📚 How visual-perceptual supports and text customization can reduce reading fatigue and improve comprehension.
💛 What actually helps families thrive long-term in an ADHD household structure, consistency, rest, and meaning over pressure.

At Cognition Labs, we’re building tools designed to meet learners where they are and remove unnecessary barriers to reading. Conversations like this help move the field toward more accessible, compassionate solutions.

🎧 Listen to the episode on The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.

Also available on YouTube:

If reading turns into tears, avoidance, or exhaustion in your home, this episode offers a fresh, practical angle: instead of forcing the brain to adjust to t...

02/07/2025

Imagine navigating life without easy access to written words.

For many with dyslexia and other learning differences, tasks that literate people take for granted—like reading a map, filling out forms, or helping a child with homework—can be daily challenges.

This Top 10 list highlights some everyday moments. Because literacy isn’t just about books—it’s about access.

What would you add to the list? 👇

02/06/2025

Try CogniLens for iOS. Customize text, enhance comprehension, and read with confidence—your way. Available on the App Store with a free 7-day trial. https://apps.apple.com/app/cognilens/id6621221964

10/21/2024

Welcome to Cognition Labs! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have you join our community! At Cognition Labs, we’re dedicated to exploring how technology can support cognitive differences. We’re working on CogniLens a solution for dyslexic learners and those with perceptual differences.

What to Expect:
Engaging discussions on the latest in research in dyslexia and neurodiversity
Insights into how our minds work
Exciting projects and collaborations
Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals

Join Us: Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and participate in our upcoming events! We can’t wait to embark on this journey of discovery together.

Together let’s change the game for neurodiversity!