Transformative AI Powered XR Therapy Empowering Pediatric Skill Development

AI-Powered XR Therapy for Pediatric Speech Learning

Every year, more than 6.5 million children in the United States need speech therapy, yet nearly half receive limited or no access due to staffing shortages, financial barriers, and rising demand. Achieving progress in speech development or daily living skills requires about 2,000 practice repetitions, but traditional school group sessions typically offer only 7 to 15 repetitions — far below what’s necessary for effective learning.

Private therapy, costing around $200 per session, is often inaccessible. Schools struggle with heavy therapist caseloads, clinicians face burnout, and parents experience both emotional and financial strain. The gap between therapy need and availability continues to widen, underscoring the urgent need for scalable and effective solutions.

Transforming Speech Therapy with XR and AI

The AI Powered XR Therapy solution, developed by VIZQ in collaboration with Lucid Reality Labs, harnesses the combined power of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform traditional therapy into an intelligent, engaging, and measurable experience.

The result is VIZQ’s AI-Powered XR Therapy, a next-generation platform that turns therapy sessions into immersive, interactive experiences. Acting as AI-driven assistive technology for children with autism and developmental disorders, it extends learning beyond in-person sessions, enabling unlimited, high-quality practice anytime, anywhere.

VIZQ’s Immersive Solution

Developed under the leadership of John Mina, M.A., Speech-Language Pathologist and Co-founder of VIZQ, the platform integrates clinically validated methods into 3D immersive therapy modules.

Through AI Powered XR Therapy children enter safe, engaging virtual environments wearing lightweight headsets. Through playful interaction, they perform exercises that develop speech, communication, and daily living skills. The experience includes real-time adaptive “smart prompts” — AI-driven cues that mimic therapist feedback and encourage correct behavior.

For instance, a child can virtually practice toothbrushing, following step-by-step guidance, building vocabulary, and mastering task sequences in a gamified, reward-based environment. Every successful action reinforces progress, increasing motivation and consistency.

Why It’s Revolutionary

VIZQ’s XR platform complements — rather than replaces — therapists. It allows children to practice skills independently between clinical visits, dramatically increasing repetition and mastery.

Therapists gain access to valuable analytics that track performance and engagement across hundreds of sessions. This data-driven insight enables more personalized therapy and informed clinical decisions.

The system is cost-effective, HIPAA-compliant, and easily scalable across schools and clinics, making high-quality therapy accessible to children who might otherwise go without support.

Impact and Measurable Outcomes

Early feedback from pilot programs shows measurable improvement in engagement, focus, and skill acquisition:

• Increased Engagement: Children stay focused longer and show higher enjoyment in XR sessions, reducing typical attention fatigue.

• Scalable Therapy: One therapist can support hundreds of children monthly using VIZQ’s intelligent dashboard.

• Inclusivity: Initially designed for mild-to-moderate autism, it has proven effective for children with broader developmental challenges.

• Accelerated Skill Mastery: Parents report faster independence in daily routines thanks to the platform’s immersive repetition and gamified reinforcement.

“After just ten sessions, my son’s toothbrushing routine improved dramatically. Watching him enjoy doing it independently is wonderful!” – Leo’s Mother
“VIZQ is invaluable. Teaching new skills step-by-step through immersive repetition is crucial for autistic children. We eagerly await its release!” – Liam’s Mother

Future Roadmap: Scaling Innovation

VIZQ’s roadmap includes expansion to 40+ targeted therapy modules addressing speech, language, and social communication challenges. Upcoming features include AI-driven personalization, enabling the system to adapt to each child’s learning pace and needs.

Clinical validation studies are underway, with plans for FDA certification and partnerships with leading healthcare institutions. Beyond autism, VIZQ envisions its technology supporting rehabilitation, elder care, and trauma recovery — wherever repetition and engagement are key to improvement.

Meaningful Impact at Scale

By combining XR immersion with AI intelligence, VIZQ and Lucid Reality Labs are redefining accessibility and quality in pediatric therapy. The solution directly addresses systemic challenges — limited staff, high costs, and low engagement — while delivering scalable, data-driven care that truly transforms lives.

“This product is deeply personal to us, and its potential reaches far beyond any single use case,” says Benjamin Albaum, Co-Founder & CEO of VIZQ.
“From supporting children with developmental needs to empowering adults in elder care and trauma recovery, we believe technology like this can create meaningful impact at scale.”