Nivel de desarrollo neuropsicológico global en los niños de 2do año de EGB de una institución educativa de la ciudad de Loj

Abstract

Abstract: Global neuropsychological development in 6-year-old children offers valuable insights for understand how the brain evolves during this crucial stage of development. Aim. For this reason, the level of global neuropsychological development in children of 2nd year of EGB from an educational institution in the city of Loja. Method. The sample was made up of 95 students belonging to the second year of EGB, to whom the the Neuro-Kid test. Child Neuropsychological Screening, which globally measures the level of neuropsychological development, when evaluating different cognitive domains. This The research was descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional, quantitative. Results. This study provides a detailed overview of the characteristics sociodemographic and family characteristics of the 6-year-old children in the sample. Furthermore, it stands out that the majority of the participants presented a low level of neuropsychological development, while the strengths and weaknesses were identified, especially in the visual language and memory. 45.3% showed suspicion or caution, establishing that the Children show a low level of neurocognitive maturity.