How to intervene for children with autism accompanied by ADHD
Children with autism accompanied by ADHD require comprehensive interventions, including professional rehabilitation training, behavioral intervention, medication-assisted treatment, family support and guidance, and social skills development. If symptoms severely affect daily life or learning, or if self-harming or aggressive behaviors occur, prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
1. Professional Rehabilitation Training: Conduct language therapy and sensory integration training targeting core deficits of autism, while incorporating attention-training modules. Structured programs help improve the child's focus and sensory-motor coordination, tailored to their developmental needs.
2. Behavioral Intervention: Apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce problematic ones. Develop targeted strategies to correct hyperactive and impulsive behaviors, helping the child build awareness of rules and self-control.
3. Medication-Assisted Treatment: Under medical supervision, use appropriate medications to alleviate symptoms such as hyperactivity and inattention. Medication dosage must be strictly controlled, with close monitoring for adverse effects. Do not adjust or discontinue medication without professional guidance.
4. Family Support and Guidance: Parents should receive professional training to learn evidence-based intervention techniques. Create a structured, supportive home environment, avoid excessive criticism, and reinforce the effects of rehabilitation through daily interactions.
5. Social Skills Development: Participate in small-group social activities where role-playing and cooperative games can gradually enhance the child’s willingness and ability to communicate socially, reducing feelings of isolation and impulsive social behaviors.
Establish consistent daily routines and activity schedules, provide a calm and organized living environment, design training activities based on the child’s interests, and offer frequent encouragement and affirmation to help improve symptoms and promote adaptation to everyday life.
