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Virtual Reality-Supported Speech Therapy in Children with Developmental Language Disorder: A Randomized Controlled

Carmela De Domenico1, Margherita La Fauci1, Noemi Mancuso1

  • 1IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo", Via Provinciale Palermo, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy.

Medical Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 25, 2026
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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) integrated with speech therapy is a feasible and safe intervention for preschool children with developmental language disorder (DLD). This pilot study showed good usability and acceptance, warranting further research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists for virtual reality (VR) interventions in children with developmental language disorder (DLD).
  • Digital technologies offer potential as supplementary tools in speech and language therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of a Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS)-based language intervention combined with standard speech therapy in preschool children with DLD.
  • To assess the feasibility, usability, and safety of the VRRS-integrated intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled pilot study involving preschool children diagnosed with DLD.
  • Participants received either VRRS-integrated therapy or standard speech therapy alone for six months.
Keywords:
developmental language disorderneurodevelopmental disordersspeech therapy interventionvirtual reality rehabilitation system

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  • Outcomes included clinical language assessments, adherence, retention, usability, and safety monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • 100% retention was observed in the VRRS group, with no adverse events.
    • Therapists reported good usability, citing ease of customization and progress monitoring.
    • The VRRS system integrated well into routine therapy sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • VRRS-based activities integrated into conventional speech therapy are feasible, safe, and well-accepted in preschool children with DLD.
    • Further controlled studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to validate these findings.