Vision therapy may unlock social skills in children with autism

NCT ID NCT07644468

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 10-week visual rehabilitation program for children with autism spectrum disorder who also have vision problems. The program uses games and activities to improve how children use their eyes and process visual information. Researchers want to see if better vision leads to better eye contact, attention, and social communication. The study includes 9 children and uses special tests to measure changes in visual function and social interaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Visual rehabilitation program (PowerPoint-based games and visual perceptual activities)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug therapy that helps children with autism improve their social skills by addressing underlying visual problems.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (9 children) with no control group, so results may not apply to all children with autism. The improvements seen may not last or be reproducible in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder Communication vision disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SOCIAL COMMUNICATION VISION VISUAL REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, School of Occupational Therapy

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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