Researchers in Michigan State University’s Developmental Speech Lab have codeveloped virtual reality, or VR, simulations to understand how stuttering develops in young children with the goal of improving diagnostic and treatment approaches for children who stutter.

How does it work? WWJ's Ryan Wrecker spoke with speech-language pathologist Bridget Walsh, and speech therapist Dr. Katie Gerwin.

The MSU Development Speech Lab welcomes families interested in participating in its study to fill out this survey. The lab is specifically seeking families with children ages 3-6 who stutter, or children ages 4-6 who exhibit typical speech and language.

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