Clinical Trial

Visual Rehabilitation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Visual Disorders

Completed
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Summary
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have visual problems that add difficulty to social interaction and communication. This study implemented a visual rehabilitation program to improve visual function and functional use of visual information in children with ASD and co-occurring visual difficulties. After the program, children showed improved visual abilities, eye contact, and attention during shared activities. The study also confirmed that the Early Social Communication Scales (ESCS) is a practical and reliable tool for tracking these improvements. Overall, the results suggest that helping children with ASD improve their vision may also support their social and communication development.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07644468
Lead Sponsor National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions Autism Spectrum Disorder, Visual Rehabilitation, Vision, Social Communication
Enrollment 9 participants
Start Date 2024-03-18
Primary Completion 2025-06-03 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-12