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Visual Rehabilitation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Visual Disorders
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
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.
Official title: The Effects of Visual Rehabilitation on Social Interaction and Communication for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Visual Disorders
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 8 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
9
Start Date
2024-03-18
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2026-06-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Visual Rehabilitation
Participants received an individualized visual rehabilitation program that included PowerPoint-based visual training games and visual perceptual activities. The program was delivered in weekly one-on-one sessions of 1 hr over a 10-week period.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, School of Occupational Therapy
Taipei, Taiwan