Virtual Elaborated Semantic Feature Analysis (VESFA) is an intervention for people with aphasia. Designed to be delivered by a qualified speech and language therapist in the simulated spaces of the virtual world, EVA Park, the 8 week intervention targets word retrieval in conversations.
VESFA intervention development was funded by a doctoral studentship from the School of Health Sciences at City, University of London. EVA Park development was funded by the Stroke Association (TSA 2011/10).
Funding
Evaluating the effects of a virtual communication environment for people with aphasia