Vision therapy may unlock social skills in children with autism
NCT ID NCT07644468
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
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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
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Locations
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National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, School of Occupational Therapy
Taipei, 100, Taiwan