Evaluation of a Contextual, Behavioral, and Cognitive-based Program to Improve Ophthalmic Compliance in Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of the structured program incorporating contextual, behavioral, and cognitive strategies to improve compliance of children and adolescents with special needs during examinations in specialized or general ophthalmic settings. The main question it aims to answer is: Does this structured program increase ophthalmic examination compliance in children and adolescents with special needs? Participants will: 1. Attend six individualized training sessions (one session every two weeks, each lasting one hour) 2. Engage in activities to practice and enhance cooperation during ophthalmic examination 3. Undergo pre- and post-program assessments to measure visal function, behavioral adaptation, and other intervention outcomes.
• Aged between 2 and 18 years.
• Diagnosed with or suspected of having autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or intellectual disability.
• Experiencing difficulties cooperating with routine ophthalmologic examinations in general medical facilities due to cognitive, behavioral, or emotional challenges.