As Emma continued to use the app, she began to recover from her illness. Eventually, she was able to go home, where she continued to use the Cough Drop app to communicate with her family and friends.

VSDs represent language within the natural environment, which is particularly helpful for individuals with aphasia, autism, or developmental delays.

Maria, 45, with primary progressive aphasia. She recognizes people and places but struggles to find words.

💡 Start with only 2–3 hotspots per scene to avoid cognitive overload.