Virtual reality house for rehabilitation of aphasic clients

Authors:
Milán Horváth;Csaba Dániel;Jacqueline Stark;Cecília Sik Lanyi
Affiliations:
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary;Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary;Department of Linguistics and Communication Research, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria;Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
Venue:
Transactions on Edutainment III
Year:
2009

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Abstract

In this paper, the rationale for the development and the process of creating the Virtual ELA® (Everyday Life Activities)-House are described. The Virtual ELA®-House is an innovative therapy program designed for use with clients with language and speech disorders and/or with other cognitive neuropsychological disorders, which result from brain damage, e.g. aphasia, apraxia of speech, neglect, etc. The Virtual Reality setting is chosen as a modern and relevant therapy setting which imitates real everyday life scenarios. Computer supported cognitive and language therapy allows for repetitive application in the clinical and home setting which is necessary for learning to take place. The advantages of employing a software program based on a Virtual Environment, in particular the Virtual ELA® -House, are discussed.