
A new study from The University of Queensland (UQ) discovered the benefits virtual reality may have on individuals with communication disorders. Through stimulating scenarios that cannot be achieved in a face-to-face setting, virtual reality shows promise in treating those with communication difficulties.
Whilst the study is still in its early stages, the results have demonstrated exciting potential for the development of speech pathology treatment. As the first study of its kind in Australia, it is a groundbreaking discovery for communication disorders.
Dr Atiyeh Vaezipour, the lead researcher from the RECOVER Injury Research Centre, discusses how this study was conducted, and what this means for the future of speech pathology.

Your 11AM Zedlines with Asha, Ava and Yuchen (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Your 10AM Zedlines with Charlie, Dan and Ethan (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Your 9AM Zedlines with Asha, Ava and Yuchen (Image via Flickr)

Your 8AM Zedlines with Charlie, Dan and Ethan (Image via Flickr)

Your 9AM Zedlines with Eden, Em, Vivek, and Alec

Your 8AM Zedlines with Alec, Eden, and Em

Your 11AM Zedlines with Lachlan and Hailey.

Your 10AM Zedlines with Cass and Georgie

Your 9AM Zedlines with Lachlan and Hailey

Your 8AM Zedlines with Cass and Georgie.
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Your 11AM Zedlines with Livinia and Mack

Your 10AM Zedlines with Livinia and Mack

Your 10am Zedlines with Stella, Eden, Sarah and Vivek.

Your 9am Zedlines with Eden, Vivek and Sarah.

Your 8am Zedlines with Stella, Sarah and Vivek.

Your 11AM Zedlines with Lachlan and Hailey

Your 10AM Zedlines with Cass and Georgie.

Your 9AM Zedlines with Lachlan and Hailey.
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Your 8AM Zedlines with Hailey, Cass, Lachlan and Georgie.
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Your 11AM Zedlines with Clementine and Livinia

Your 10AM Zedlines with Clementine and Livinia

Your 9AM Zedlines with Livinia, Mack and Clementine

Your 8AM Zedlines with Clementine and Livinia
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Your 11AM Zedlines with Miko, Niamh and Sarah
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Your 9AM Zedlines with Sarah, Niamh & Miko. (Image via Ben Pennings)

Your 11AM Zedlines with Charlie and Yuchen (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Your (messy) 10AM Zedlines with Asha, Ava and Dan (Images via Wikimedia Commons)