Journal of International Psychiatry

[Abstract] Objective: To explore the value of psychosocial intervention programs in improving the condition of children with autism and mental retardation. Methods According to the principle of randomization, 50 children with autism and mental retardation diagnosed in our hospital from April 2021 to April 2022 were selected. After admission, they were divided into single or even groups with 25 cases in each group. The control group was treated with Aripiprazole, and the observation group was treated with psychosocial intervention on the basis of the control group. Record the changes in various clinical indicators and GDS scores before and after the intervention. Results The GDS score of 25 patients in the observation group after psychological and social intervention treatment was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05); The results of autism behavior score, sleep quality score, and Conners parental score in the observation group were all lower than those in the control group; The quality of life score increased compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: In the treatment of childhood autism with mental development delay, choosing psychological and social intervention measures can reduce the impact of the disease on the patients sleep quality and quality of life, and also promote the recovery of adaptability, large motor, and fine motor.

Keywords: Children; Autism; Mental retardation; GDS score; Psychological and social intervention measures