Early Intervention Facilitates Neuropsychological Development in Children with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of early intervention on neuropsychological development in children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), providing effective intervention strategies for clinical practice. Methods: A total of 130 children with autism and ADHD who visited the hospital between June 2023 and June 2024 were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group, with 65 children in each group. The intervention group received a one-year early comprehensive intervention, including behavioral therapy, cognitive training, and family guidance, while the control group only received routine medical care. The neuropsychological development assessment scale was used to evaluate both groups before and after the intervention to compare changes in their neuropsychological development levels. Results: Children in the intervention group showed significant improvements in cognitive function, social skills, language ability, and attention concentration, with an average improvement score of 23.5 points. Children in the control group did not show significant improvements in these areas, with an average improvement score of only 5.8 points. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Early comprehensive intervention has a significant promoting effect on the neuropsychological development of children with autism and ADHD. Targeted behavioral therapy, cognitive training, and family guidance can effectively enhance children’s cognitive, social, language, and attention abilities, laying a solid foundation for their future overall development. Therefore, it is recommended to actively promote and apply early intervention strategies in clinical practice.